Senior Deployed Process Engineer; Waste Water

Senior Deployed Process Engineer (Waste Water)

Company: United Utilities

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and foster a culture where people can grow, excel and be themselves.

Salary: Competitive

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Merseyside / Cumbria

Role Type: Permanent

Employment Type: Full Time

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), plus 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance‑related bonus scheme, and recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company‑funded scheme
• My Gym Discounts  – gym and wellness benefit offering up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• Share Buy
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Join United Utilities as a vital part of our area‑deployed engineering team that provides day‑to‑day engineering services to our operational assets within a designated operational county area. You will report directly to the County Engineering Manager and bring an adaptable, solution‑focused approach to deliver expert process engineering support that drives sustainable management and innovation of wastewater treatment processes.

You will collaborate closely with internal teams—Production Managers, Technical Officers, Controllers, Area Managers, Risk Managers, Project Engineers—and external partners including Strategic Solution and Design Development teams, ensuring best‑in‑class service and operational excellence.

This role offers a dynamic on‑the‑ground County Engineering deployment, supporting operational teams across United Utilities’ five‑county service area. You will manage your workload with autonomy and prioritize quality to ensure that vital wastewater infrastructure projects meet safety, environmental, and performance standards.

• Ensure strict compliance with United Utilities’ water industry standards, company policies, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems within your team.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of wastewater process standards, specifications, and best practices to optimise treatment performance and sustainability.
• Influence technical solutions across a geographical operational area.
• Oversee rigorous quality assurance processes to verify the accuracy and reliability of team deliverables in alignment with water sector benchmarks.
• Proactively identify and escalat risks impacting quality, budget, and project timelines to safeguard critical water services.
• Foster ongoing professional development and mentor junior engineers, building a resilient and skilled water process engineering team.
• Represent United Utilities externally to enhance our reputation as a leader in water sector innovation and operational excellence.

• Chartered professional engineer with proven expertise in water and wastewater process engineering.
• Experience in multidisciplinary teams in highly technical and commercial environments.
• Experience delivering capital and strategic projects and providing operational support in the water industry or other sectors.
• Broad understanding of water sector regulations, policies, and technical standards, combined with deep knowledge in specialist process areas such as treatment technologies, wastewater quality, or process optimisation.
• Emerging leadership capabilities, with experience engaging cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders in complex water projects.
• Strong self‑awareness and commitment to continual learning within the evolving water industry landscape.
• Excellent technical communicator, capable of tailoring complex engineering concepts to diverse…