Job Description
The role
Are you a water hydraulics specialist looking for a fulfilling career where your expertise can make a real difference in both the environment and society? If so, United Utilities (UU) has an exceptional opportunity for you to join our Hydraulic Engineering team based in Warrington, Cheshire.
As Principal Hydraulic Engineer, you will play a key leadership role within United Utilities, providing expert Hydraulic Engineering guidance across the organisation. You’ll take ownership of a specific delivery area, working closely with internal clients and external partners, while fostering strong collaborative relationships. In this position, you'll lead and support hydraulic engineering initiatives across our Commercial, Engineering, and Capital Delivery functions, ensuring seamless alignment with business goals.
You will collaborate directly with the Chief Engineer, while also managing and guiding a team of talented technical professionals within the UU Engineering Discipline. Mentoring and supervising developing engineers across the business will also be a crucial part of your role, enabling you to share your knowledge and grow future leaders in the field of hydraulic engineering.
Beyond managing teams, you’ll be responsible for identifying key challenges, crafting forward-thinking strategies, and driving the prioritisation of innovative solutions. Building and nurturing relationships with critical internal and external stakeholders will be essential, as these partnerships will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of our hydraulic engineering initiatives and strategies.
We value flexibility and believe in a healthy work-life balance. With our hybrid working model, you’ll have the opportunity to work remotely, while also spending at least three days per week at our Lingley Mere site in Warrington. This allows for important face-to-face collaboration with your team. In addition, some travel to other sites across the North West will be required, particularly in the early stages of your role to help you fully integrate with the team.
At United Utilities, we provide a dynamic and supportive environment that encourages both professional and personal growth. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and contribute to impactful projects that benefit the entire North West of England. If you are passionate about leading change, driving sustainable projects, and shaping the future of hydraulic engineering, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of the United Utilities family.
Key accountabilities
* Lead a team of technical resources, accountable for all technical decisions and project delivery in the water and wastewater capital programme within budget and schedule.
* Maintain strong relationships with internal clients and other disciplines, ensuring effective collaboration and positive feedback.
* Develop and improve UU’s engineering standards and procedures, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and CDM regulations.
* Provide technical consistency and governance across all business areas, adhering to the UU Engineering Quality Management Plan.
* Support industry recognition through technical leadership, including writing papers and mentoring developing engineers across the business.
Skills & experience
To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
* Chartered engineer
* Strong technical competence, leadership skills and demonstrable track history delivering capital and strategic projects and providing operational support and influencing technical solutions
* Experience in leading successful multi-disciplinary teams in highly technical and commercial environments and an ability to build and develop high performing, successful collaborative relationships.
* Hold a current UK/EU driving licence.
Other
We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences.
* Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues – Warrington only
* 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
* MORE Choices flexible benefits
* Enhanced parental leave schemes
* You may be entitled to relocation expenses of up to £8,000 for this position. This will depend on the outcome of an eligibility check