Who are United Utilities?
We are known for keeping the taps flowing and toilets flushing throughout the North West, but we also pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service, protecting and enhancing the environment and caring for our communities. We invest in the region to support future growth, address climate change and work in partnership to improve river health.
We are looking for motivated graduates from all backgrounds to help make the North West greener, healthier, and stronger. By joining our graduate scheme, you'll play a crucial role in securing efficient, reliable water resources for customers across the North West.
Whichever scheme you join, you'll be at the heart of bringing innovation and positive change to the water industry. Ready to live your future?
Why choose United Utilities for your graduate journey?
Career Progression Opportunities: Our graduate scheme offers clear pathways for advancement, structured programmes, and mentorship to help you develop into an outstanding leader. You'll receive a tailored development programme, with opportunities for placements in other areas of the business.
Personal and Professional Development: You'll have the chance to work within a highly motivated team, gaining a wealth of experience and creating a fantastic professional network. From specialist training to mentoring and coaching to internal support networks for LGBTQ+, Gender Equality and Neurodiversity, we'll support you every step of the way. There is also potential for sponsorship for a master's or other postgraduate qualifications.
Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our flexible working policies and supportive work environment ensure you can achieve this balance while pursuing your career goals.
Our Reputation and Culture: United Utilities is proud to be one of the UK's top inclusive employers. We are a responsible business that cares about delivering great customer service, protecting the environment, and investing in the region to support future growth.
Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive starting salary of £30,000, 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 days after four years), plus bank holidays. Our benefits package includes private healthcare, discounted gym membership, flexible holidays, and an award-winning pension scheme.
About the scheme
Join United Utilities' 3-year Graduate Programme in our Project Controls and Planning team and kickstart your career! Dive into the world of project management where you'll play a crucial role in delivering impactful projects. As a Project Controls and Planning Graduate, you'll be at the heart of our operations, using cutting-edge techniques to keep projects on track and within budget. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, learning how to plan, schedule, and identify key risks and opportunities that ensure our projects succeed. Start living your future today!
What will I be doing?
- Assisting in planning and controlling the delivery of projects, ensuring they stay on track and within budget.
- Working closely with project managers to identify and manage risks, issues, and trends that could impact project success.
- Gaining experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from small to medium complexity.
- Developing your planning skills and support the delivery of projects with values up to £20m.
- Collaborating with various team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
- Taking initiative and work independently, with guidance from senior project controllers.
What do I need to be successful?
We require our graduates to have a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant technical, scientific, data, or engineering field.
You will also need:
- Motivation and enthusiasm, with the potential to develop strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent written and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with team members.
- A proactive attitude with the ambition and drive to excel in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work across different teams and adapt to various working environments.
- Willingness to travel and flexibility with working hours when needed.
- Full Driving Licence required
Additional Information
Our recruitment process requires you to complete:
- A deductive and verbal reasoning test
- A one-way video interview
- An assessment centre, which will take place between 27th November - 6th December 2024.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your recruitment journey, please let us know. If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland.
Application deadline: 13th October 2024