About us
Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
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United Utilities is proud to deliver essential water services that support a stronger, greener, and healthier North West. As a FTSE 100 company, we’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and creating long-term value for our customers, communities, and colleagues.
We are currently recruiting a Senior Technology Project Manager to join our IT Operations team. This is a high-impact role within our dynamic project management function, where you’ll lead the delivery of complex technology programmes that support infrastructure optimisation and change management across our regulated environment.
Benefits
A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidaysA competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life coverUp to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievementsA comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded schemeMyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptionsBest DoctorsSalary FinanceWealth at Work coursesDeals and discountsEVolve Car SchemeEmployee Assistance PlanMental health first aidersShareBuyMORE Choices flexible benefitsEnhanced parental leave schemesKey Responsibilities :
Lead the delivery of Technology Services, IT and OT projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved within agreed time, cost and quality parametersDefine and apply appropriate delivery methodologies based on stakeholder needs and risk appetiteEstablish and manage project governance, tools and processes to ensure consistent standards and continuous improvementMonitor project performance, identify deviations, and take corrective action to maintain delivery against planCollaborate with internal teams and third-party suppliers to deliver customer-focused solutionsEnsure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations (e.g. CDM, HASAWA)About You :
Proven experience managing and delivering complex technology projects across IT / OT environmentsSkilled in applying a range of project management methodologies, tools and techniquesStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levelsCommercially astute with experience managing supplier delivery to time, budget and qualityProject Management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)Formal training in health and safety standards relevant to project deliveryWhy United Utilities?
At United Utilities, your work directly impacts the communities we serve ensuring water and wastewater services are reliable, efficient, and sustainable. Join us, and be part of a purpose-driven company where innovation meets real-world impact.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. Whether you join a team that shares your vision or connect with colleagues across our networks, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive organisation ready to help you thrive.
Qualifications
Project Management certificationFormally trained in appropriate health and safety regulations (i.e. CDM, HASAWA etc)About the Team
We have 2 welcoming friendly and highly knowledgeable Senior Engineers to continue to learn from, this is a role where we are looking to succession plan for the future so your development will be our teams priority.
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We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.