Overview
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Role
As Senior Project Manager you will be accountable for leading the successful delivery of a comprehensive programme of works executed by UU’s Capital Delivery Organisation. The programme spans multiple disciplines, including Better Rivers, Wastewater, Water, and Enterprise. You’ll manage the largest projects across the North West, upgrading infrastructure, cutting carbon, and improving services for people.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Establish, lead, and manage high‑performing multi‑disciplinary teams across partner organisations, ensuring outstanding results.
* Use innovative thinking to solve problems, develop cost‑effective solutions, minimise risk, and maximise opportunities to meet time, cost, and quality objectives.
* Fulfil the role of Client’s Representative under CDM and manage NEC4 ECC contracts with design and construction partners.
* Collaborate with senior leaders and teams across the organisation to align programme objectives and provide guidance to achieve deliverables.
* Achieve budget goals for all current and future accounting periods, aligning financial profiles with project schedules and the WBS.
* Oversee building the Performance Measurement Baseline for the project portfolio, integrating schedule with scope, cost, and quality baselines.
Qualifications and Essential Criteria
* Demonstrable track record of successfully leading multi‑discipline teams to deliver major infrastructure capital programmes (£50m+).
* Relevant professional qualifications: CEng, MICE, CIWEM, MSP/PRINCE2, MAPM ChPP, or equivalent.
* Hold a current UK/EU driving licence.
Benefits and Compensation
* Annual leave package of 26 days (30 days after four years) plus 8 bank holidays.
* Competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution.
* 20% performance‑related bonus scheme and recognition awards.
* £5,000 car allowance.
* Comprehensive healthcare plan through a company‑funded scheme.
* Flexible and hybrid working options.
About United Utilities
United Utilities’ mission is to deliver high‑quality water for a stronger, greener, and healthier North West of England. We commit to environmental respect, economic support, and societal benefit. Ranked #11 in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List, we value diversity, inclusion, and innovation, fostering a culture where people can grow, excel, and be themselves.
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Project Management
Industries
* Air, Water, and Waste Program Management, Rail Transportation, and Construction
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