Senior Engineer; Hydrologist

About Us

United Utilities (UU) delivers great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We respect the environment, support the economy and benefit society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation and foster a culture where our people can grow, excel and be themselves.

• Location:
  
  Lingley Mere, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
• Role Type:
  Permanent
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Working Hours:
  
  37 per week
• Work Type:
  Hybrid – on site at Lingley Mere with flexible travel to other sites in the North West
• Salary:
  Competitive – precise figure is confidential

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after four years (one day per year) plus 8 bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme – up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, life cover
• Performance‑related bonus scheme – up to 10.5% with recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• Comprehensive healthcare plan through company‑funded scheme
• MyGym discounts – up to 25% off 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, MORE Choices flexible benefits, Enhanced parental leave schemes

As a Senior Hydrologist you will deliver Environmental Hydraulics and Hydrology services, supporting the Capital Programme, Operational Engineering, Special Projects and Studies and Investigations. You will manage a range of projects across UU, conduct data gathering and analysis, design and prepare documents, drawings and specifications for hydrology, river systems and reservoir safety, review proposals and provide expert advice. You will collaborate closely with technical disciplines and internal clients, enhancing UU’s technical leadership in the water industry.

• Lead technical resources with responsibility for technical decision‑making.
• Organise commission orders and manage technical delivery of projects within budget.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Engineering and Programme Managers and internal clients and partners.
• Improve engineering standards and procedures, raise the profile of UU technical leadership through technical papers and STEM activities.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Legislation and Quality Management Systems, acting as the Designer in accordance with Construction, Design and Management (CDM) regulations.

• Chartered member of a recognised professional body, or a tangible plan to obtain Chartership within the first 12 months.
• Experience applying Flood Estimation Handbook techniques, modelling and geo‑spatial software packages (Flood Modeller Pro, HecRAS, ArcGIS or QGIS).
• Proficient in flood capacity and freeboard assessments, wind‑wave overtopping calculations on impounding reservoirs and hydraulic assessments on reservoir spillways and draw‑down facilities.
• Experience in hydraulic modelling of river systems, flood risk analysis and low flow studies.
• Experience providing technical advice, influencing and directing successful engineering outcomes on capital and strategic projects in highly technical and commercial environments.
• Hold a current UK/EU driving licence.

• Chartered member of a recognised professional body, or a tangible plan to obtain Chartership within the first 12 months.
• Accredited degree in a relevant subject (e.g. Civil Engineering, Geography, Environment/Earth Sciences, Natural Sciences, Geology).

• Accredited degree in a relevant subject (Civil Engineering, Geography, Earth/Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Geology).

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