United Utilities – Talent Acquisition Partner (Engineering & Commercial)
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Salary – Competitive
Work Type – Hybrid
Job Location – Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type – Permanent
Employment Type – Full Time
United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.
* 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 holidays
* A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
* Up to 10.5% performance‑related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
* A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company‑funded scheme
* MyGymDiscounts – gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
* Best Doctors
* Salary Finance
* Wealth at Work courses
* Deals and discounts
* EVolve Car Scheme
* Employee Assistance Plan
* Mental health first aiders
* ShareBuy
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
Job Purpose
As a Senior Process Safety Engineer, you will support us in driving our 'get home safe and well' strategy, which is the heart of our business. Safety is absolutely paramount in everything we do, and we need a Senior Process Safety Engineer to drive this strategy across our North West sites, turning industry best practice into reality.
The key purpose of this role is the implementation and ongoing embedment of the Process Safety Management Framework to support the reduction of incidents; you will be required to assure the implementation of this framework and drive compliance.
This is an exciting and varied role that will see you investigating incidents, engaging and collaborating with operational areas to understand key risks and support with management and mitigation, and providing Process Safety subject‑matter expertise. You will have full autonomy to create structured plans to drive compliance and performance improvements across the organisation.
Because of the nature of our business, you will need to have an appreciation of water industry regulatory standards and awareness of health and safety risks on water treatment plants such as chemical treatment and mechanical engineering.
As this role requires site visits across the North West, a driving licence is essential.
This role may not be available for sponsorship.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
* Build and maintain relationships with Business leaders, Managers and other employees to ensure embedment of the Process Safety Management Framework across the operational area you support.
* Provide Process Safety technical guidance, advice and support to those working on our behalf, with a particular focus on Operation teams, Asset Management, Maintenance and Engineering technical functions.
* Risk management across United Utilities High Hazard facilities, facilitating process hazard identification, consequence modelling and risk assessments.
* Lead on accident and incident investigations with the support of relevant managers and ensure root causes are identified and corrective and preventive measures tracked and communicated. Pro‑actively review trends in Process Safety Performance through data trending and incident root causes, making proposals and advising senior leadership on company responses to these trends.
* Manage external regulatory interactions, including preparation for COMAH competent authority inspections and subsequent support to the organisation on delivery of actions and commitments.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Experience working in High Hazard environments associated with explosive atmospheres and toxic gases.
* Knowledge of process safety principles, theory, and experience in application and implementation. Experience in the management of Methane, Hydrogen and Toxic gases is preferable.
* Knowledge of H&S management systems and environmental regulatory requirements.
* Experience working with external regulators.
* Possess confidence internally and externally as an SME on regulatory and technical issues pertaining to process safety.
* Strong leadership and people‑management skills with the ability to influence and persuade strategic decisions at a senior level (including executive directors).
* Experience working within a unionised environment and forging strong partnerships.
Qualifications
* Degree level education (Engineering discipline preferred).
* Working towards or having recently obtained a post‑graduate qualification (e.g., chartered status).
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.
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