United Utilities is on a mission to deliver great water for a stronger, greener, healthier North West and we need forward-thinking engineers to help us shape the future of operational technology.
If you’re an instrumentation engineer, field service engineer, or instrumentation support specialist and are ready to step into a dynamic engineering role, this is your opportunity to join a FTSE 100 company driving innovation across water and wastewater infrastructure.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Lead and support OT engineering design across capital and regulatory projects
* Provide technical input into supplier frameworks and regulator‑led working groups
* Develop and maintain OT standards, systems, and procedures
* Deliver onsite surveys and field support across treatment plants and remote sites
* Mentor graduate engineers and technicians, supporting the Senior OT Engineer
* Recommend long‑term solutions for operational challenges and system improvements
What You’ll Bring
* ONC or higher in a relevant technical discipline
* Member of a Professional Engineering institute
* Strong background in instrumentation such as flow & level is essential
* Further experience in OT systems: SCADA, PLC, Telemetry and Cyber Security are desirable.
* Experience with MCERTS is desirable.
* Excellent communication, analytical, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration skills
* Field service mindset with ability to manage your own workload and travel across the North West
What You’ll Get
* Generous annual leave + bank holidays
* Up to 14% employer pension contribution
* Performance bonus + recognition awards
* Company‑funded healthcare plan
* EV car scheme, gym discounts, and flexible benefits
* Enhanced parental leave and mental health support
* ShareBuy scheme and financial wellbeing tools
At United Utilities, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, inclusion, and sustainability. Whether you’re adapting from a field service background or stepping up from instrumentation into engineering, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.
Ready to engineer smarter systems for a better tomorrow? Apply now and make your mark in operational technology.
Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Industry: Utilities
* Location: Warrington, England, United Kingdom
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