About Us
We've got a lot to offer. You'll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include:
- A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- Up to 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- A £5,000 car allowance to support your travel needs
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working
Our projects are designed to be environmentally and socially responsible and will offer you opportunities to learn and grow throughout the project cycle. As part of our team, you will benefit from a range of training and development programs, such as AMP Project Management Qualifications (PMQ), CIPS professional membership/chartered status / support to gain CEng/IEng status, leadership coaching, professional accreditation and mentoring. We are here to support you in reaching your full potential and thriving in your career and beyond.
The Role
Are you looking for a rewarding career that combines you engineering talent with your leadership skills and passion for large-scale and sustainable projects that benefit the environment and society? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you at United Utilities (UU) as a CAD Manager in Warrington, Cheshire.
As CAD manager, you will provide leadership in Computer Aided Design (CAD) to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of project outputs such as drawing production, 3D models and other intelligent design outputs to support the wider UU design team. Using your leadership skills and embracing and promoting innovation, especially with new technologies and/or CAD solutions, you will oversee the UU CAD strategy to ensure that the latest technologies and systems are embedded into the design process, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the design team.
You will be responsible for creating and mentoring your team of engineers, ensuring quality, timeliness and alignment with our organisational vision, sustainability targets and our eco-friendly reputation. You will use your leadership skills to handle dynamic situations and influence strategies across various business contexts and key aspects of our capital programme. You will also collaborate with other experts to tackle challenges unique to our industry and contribute to our success and help UU achieve our goals.
We are excited to offer you a flexible and hybrid working model that lets you balance your work and life and enjoy the benefits of working with us wherever you are. In-person site attendance in Lingley Mere, Warrington is required three days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, alongside some travel to other sites in the North West and flexible hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family!
Key Accountabilities:
- Strategise and implement CAD standards to enhance design processes and meet UU's digital ambitions.
- Optimize CAD resource management to ensure budget adherence and timely project delivery.
- Lead technical support and development for CAD applications, ensuring alignment with industry advancements.
- Foster strong relationships with internal teams, software vendors, and the information management team.
- Champion the continuous improvement of CAD procedures, promoting UU's technical leadership in the sector.
Skills and Experience:
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Chartered or Incorporated professional or demonstrable equivalent level of expertise.
- Detailed working knowledge of CAD systems and technologies, in particular Building Information Modelling (BIM), 3D Modelling, and intelligent Piping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) systems
- Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level, leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects and leading/managing an engineering team
- Hold a current UK/EU driving licence