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 a Programme Manager looking for a rewarding career that combines your leadership and progamme delivery skills with your engineering expertise and passion for large-scale and sustainable projects that benefit the environment and society? If yes, then United Utilities (UU) have an exciting opportunities for you to lead our Engineering Innovation programme team in North West England, UK.
As Programme Manager, you will manager a portfolio of engineering innovation projects, steering the commercial and technical aspects that are crucial for the advancement of Capital Delivery, Engineering, and Commercial sectors (CEC). By fostering innovation efficiency, you will ensuring that initial ideas are adopted and innovation is managed effectively throughout the project/programme lifecycle. Collaborating closely with the Chief Engineer, you will shape and define the overarching innovation strategy, a task that requires both vision and precision.
Leading diverse project teams, which include both internal members and external partners, is key to delivering the programme with the desired outcomes in terms of time, cost, and quality. Moreover, adept stakeholder management, especially with pivotal funding bodies and partners, is essential for the programme's success. This role is not just about managing projects; it's about leading the charge in innovation and setting the stage for future advancements that will benefit the organization and the industry at large.
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:
- Leading dynamic teams to pioneer the Engineering Innovation programme, ensuring cross-disciplinary collaboration and successful delivery of cutting-edge projects.
- Steering complex innovation projects with a programme of up to £80 million, fostering a culture of safety and excellence in Health and Safety performance
- Mentoring project professionals to achieve top-tier results, maintaining accountability from inception to completion.
- Cultivating influential relationships with senior leaders to align innovation services with client expectations and strategic business goals.
- Managing risks and resources adeptly, ensuring compliance with governance and nurturing a productive relationship with the Supply Chain.
Skills and Experience:
To be successful with your application, you'll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Experience of leading and managing a project management team delivering complex portfolio projects
- Demonstrable stakeholder management skills with experience in bid management and securing leveraged funding
- Any of the following: APM PMQ/MSP/PRINCE2, MAPM ChPP or RPP, relevant Post-Graduate qualification i.e. MSc (Project Management), PLP or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience
- Hold a current UK/EU driving licence