Job Description
️ Project Manager – Rainwater Management
Location: Lingley Mere, Warrington (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)
Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full‑time (37 hours per week)
United Utilities is on a mission to deliver great water for a stronger, greener, and healthier North West. As part of that mission, we’re investing in innovative rainwater management solutions that protect communities, enhance the environment, and support sustainable growth. We’re looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of key projects within this programme and help us deliver lasting impact.
The Role
As Project Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of small to medium construction projects across the North West, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality outcomes. You’ll oversee the project throughout its entire lifecycle, from inception through design and delivery, all the way to handover and close. You’ll be responsible for managing NEC4 contracts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and working closely with technical leads, contractors, and stakeholders to bring projects to life.
Key responsibilities:
* Own and deliver elements of the Rainwater Management Programme (SuDS, Blue/Green infrastructure, disconnections, partnerships).
* Lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage contractors to achieve project outcomes.
* Produce and manage project plans, ensuring risks and changes are actively controlled.
* Ensure compliance with governance, CDM duties, and statutory approvals.
* Report progress to stakeholders and governance groups, keeping delivery on track.
* Drive efficiencies while maintaining safety and quality standards.
* Confidently travel across the Northwest to oversee project delivery (driving licence required).
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
* Experience managing NEC contracts and construction projects.
* Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent financial planning and risk management capability.
* Confidence to influence, challenge, and collaborate effectively.
* A passion for sustainable rainwater management and enhancing communities.
* Degree level education or equivalent industry experience.
* APM qualification (or equivalent) and NEC3/4 knowledge (or working towards).
* Full driving licence required
What We Offer
At United Utilities, you’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company with a purpose that goes beyond water. We offer:
* Competitive salary
* Up to 10.5% performance bonus
* Generous pension scheme (up to 21% combined contribution)
* 26 days’ holiday (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays
* Private healthcare scheme and wellbeing benefits
* EV car scheme, gym discounts, flexible benefits, and more
* Hybrid working model with a base at Lingley Mere, Warrington
Why Join Us?
At United Utilities, we’re committed to sustainability, innovation, and the communities we serve. Diversity, inclusion, and collaboration are at the heart of our culture — we want you to thrive, grow, and be yourself.
This is your chance to make a real difference in how we manage rainwater across the North West, delivering projects that protect people, places, and the planet.
We may be unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We may close this role prior to the close date if there are high volumes of applications we encourage you to apply today.