Senior Design Manager

Are you a Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager or Project Engineer inspired to use your engineering skills to make a positive impact on the environment and society through sustainable, large-scale engineering projects? If yes, then you might be the perfect fit for the role of Senior Design Manager at United Utilities (UU), where you will have the opportunity to lead and motivate our project engineering teams and contribute to the delivery of UU's Capital Programme in North West England, UK.

As a project engineering leader, you will have a crucial role in advancing our projects from the feasibility stage (which may involve studies that are years ahead of the actual intervention) to the completion stage. By embracing and promoting innovation, especially with new technologies and/or environmental solutions, and using your leadership skills, you will oversee engineering teams from different disciplines to deliver solutions that meet the customer's technical, contractual and legal requirements. Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams, you will effectively plan and manage the engineering work within projects, ensuring quality, schedule and cost objectives are met. You will also lead process improvement initiatives and help us shape and define our future vision.

You will have full visibility of the organisation, our major contracts and our largest industry partners. You will witness our projects being built and, through your responsibilities and day-to-day activity, you will have a direct impact on our success. Stakeholder engagement is crucial for this role. You will therefore need to establish strong working relationships, manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively and provide expert guidance to our contractors and the wider enterprise.

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!,

• Motivate and mentor Design Managers, fostering a culture of learning and development


• Collaborate with delivery teams and stakeholders to ensure successful engineering outcomes


• Lead and review projects, enhancing engineering processes and practices across the enterprise


• Create and execute project engineering plans that align with client expectations and quality standards


• Promote a positive, empathetic, and inclusive team culture, focusing on continuous improvement


• Represent the engineering voice within and outside the business, managing risks and driving performance


• Oversee project budgets and develop comprehensive business cases to support project initiatives, 1. Pre-sift - We will check that your CV meets the essential/eligibility criteria listed in the Skills & Experience section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the criteria above


2. Sift - Your CV will be reviewed by UU hiring managers to determine eligibility for interview

3. Interview - If invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the sift categories in the Skills & Experience section of this advert

4. Feedback - Feedback will be provided post-interview. If successful, your application will be considered for offer. Please note feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or has demonstrable equivalent skills, knowledge and experience


• Experience of providing technical advice at a senior level, leading the delivery of successful engineering outcomes in multidisciplinary projects and leading/managing an engineering team


• Hold a current UK/EU driving licence
  
  United Utilities (UU) is proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of and to belong to.


Our mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, 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 uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.

£26 an hour - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Canteen


• Car scheme


• Company pension


• Employee assistance programme


• Employee discount


• Employee mentoring programme


• Financial planning services, We've got a lot to offer. You'll join 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


• A 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements


• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme


• £5,000 car allowance


• A relocation allowance of up to £8,000, subject to eligibility criteria


We are excited to offer you a flexible and hybrid working model that lets you balance your work and life. You can choose to work from our main sites close to Warrington, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston and Kendal, or from any of our other hubs across Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cumbria. We want you to enjoy the benefits of working with us wherever you are.

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 support to gain CEng/IEng status, AMP Project Management Qualifications (PMQ), leadership coaching, professional accreditation and mentoring. We are here to support you in reaching your full potential and thriving in your career and beyond., Other
We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences.

• Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues - Warrington only


• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers 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


• ShareBuy


• MORE Choices flexible benefits


• Enhanced parental leave schemes, Canteen


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Employee mentoring programme


• Financial planning services


• Free or subsidised travel


• Free parking


• Gym membership


• Health & wellbeing programme


• On-site gym


• On-site parking


• Private medical insurance


• Referral programme


• Relocation assistance


• Shuttle service provided


• Transport links


• UK visa sponsorship


• Work from home


Schedule:

• Flexitime


• Monday to Friday


Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus


• Yearly bonus