Project Manager (Better Rivers)

Company: United Utilities
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Location: Warrington
Job Description:

Experteer Overview As Project Manager you will lead a portfolio of wastewater capital projects from concept to delivery, ensuring safety, value and quality while collaborating with engineers, regulators and community stakeholders. Based in Warrington with hybrid working, you’ll travel to project sites across the region. You’ll drive planning, governance and reporting to realise environmental and community outcomes that align with United Utilities’ mission to deliver great water and more for the North West. Pay / Benefits

  • Lead the delivery of a portfolio of capital projects, ensuring safety, efficiency and high standards Collaborate with Project Engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to meet programme objectives and maximise benefits Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets and reporting to deliver on time, within budget and to quality standards Build relationships with internal teams, delivery partners and external stakeholders including regulators and environmental organisations Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and changes with appropriate governance and controls Support statutory approvals and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across project activities Provide clear governance updates to senior stakeholders to inform decision-making and outcomes Tasks Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience APM qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one Experience delivering projects/programmes in a complex environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders Strong planning, organisational and project management skills Ability to build positive relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Confidence to challenge constructively and support effective decision-making Experience managing budgets, forecasting costs and ensuring value for money Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams, disciplines and organisations Strong communication skills adaptable to different audiences Key requirements 26 days annual leave (30 after 4 years) pension scheme with employer contributions performance-related bonus (10.5%) recognition awards company-funded healthcare flexible and hybrid working Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and changes with appropriate governance and controls Support statutory approvals and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across project activities Provide clear governance updates to senior stakeholders to inform decision-making and outcomes Tasks Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience APM qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one Experience delivering projects/programmes in a complex environment with multiple priorities and stakeholders Strong planning, organisational and project management skills Ability to build positive relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Confidence to challenge constructively and support effective decision-making Experience managing budgets, forecasting costs and ensuring value for money Collaborative mindset and ability to work aaaa
  • teams, disciplines and organisations Strong communication skills adaptable to different audiences Key requirements 26 days annual leave (30 after 4 years) pension scheme with employer contributions performance-related bonus (10.5%) recognition awards company-funded healthcare flexible and hybrid working

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Posted: August 12th, 2026