Project Manager; Capital Delivery

Project Manager (Capital Delivery)

United Utilities is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Project Manager to join its Capital Delivery team.

• Collaborate with Project Engineers and lead multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high‑quality investment programmes aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans, resource schedules, and reporting frameworks to ensure delivery to time, cost, quality and safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, supply chain partners and external bodies to ensure alignment and support across the programme.
• Manage risks, changes and statutory approvals, escalating issues as needed to maintain progress and compliance.
• Ensure governance processes are followed, including regular updates to governance groups and acting as the client under CDM regulations.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture and ensure projects are designed and delivered with safety as a priority.
• Oversee programme reporting, stakeholder engagement and coordination across business functions to support successful project outcomes.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent industry experience; qualified to APM or equivalent; NEC3 or 4 qualified or working towards.
• Evidence of cross‑functional thinking and the ability to conceptualise new collaborative ways to achieve shared goals.
• Demonstrable expertise in delivering programmes to challenging timelines, balancing conflicting priorities to ensure the successful delivery of agreed programme benefits.
• Ability to influence commitment and responsibility of key stakeholders in delivering the schemes.
• Well‑organised with a focus on results, standards and objectives on time, quality, within budget and the ability to reprioritise, plan and organise own and others’ work effectively.
• Proficient influencing skills and the confidence to constructively challenge actions/decisions.
• Excellent financial planning and management skills, ability to develop short, medium and long‑term plans and proactively budget large, high‑risk or volatile elements.

• Generous annual leave of 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years of service, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Competitive pension scheme with up to 14 % employer contribution, 21 % combined, and life cover.
• 10.5 % performance‑related bonus scheme and recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
• Comprehensive healthcare plan through company‑funded scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working.

United Utilities’ mission is to deliver high‑quality water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to delivering services that respect the environment, support the economy and benefit society. We are proud to be ranked #11 in the Inclusive Top‑50 UK Employers List, and we value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace.

Location:

Warrington, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £60,000.00 – £70,000.00