Salary - 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 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. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.
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
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
Deals and discounts
EVolve Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
MORE Choices flexible benefits
Enhanced parental leave schemes
Are you a fully-fledge designer with proven clean water experience? Want to play a vital role in shaping the future of our region’s water infrastructure?
We’re seeking a Water Network Project Designer to join or high-performing project design team, delivering essential clean water schemes across the network. From mains renewals and MPV meters to pumping stations and reservoirs-you’ll lead on the design of complex, high-impact projects that directly affect the service we provide to internal and external customers.
As part of a dedicated, multi-skilled team, you’ll be instrumental in the successful delivery of the regional pressure optimisation programme, as well as a wide portfolio of clean water infrastructure projects. You’ll take ownership of your designs from concept to completion ensuring all schemes meet agreed levels of service, technical standards and regulatory expectations.
Lead the design of clean water infrastructure projects across the region, including internal diversions, PMV/meter installations, MMIs, pumping stations, mains renewals, air valve replacements, and reservoirs.
Maintain the Water Network Design SharePoint site and track progress and actions using JIRA.
Provide technical advice and support to internal teams and external stakeholder regarding project designs and site-specific requirements.
Full UK driving license-travel to regional sites and meetings will be required.
HNC (or equivalent) in Civil or Technical Engineering-or significant relevant experience in a design-focused role within the water industry.
Extensive clean water design experience-you must be a fully fledged designer, confident in leading the design of complex clean water network projects.
Fully competent in CAD software-you must be able to independently produce high-quality CAD drawings to support each scheme.
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.