Project Delivery Manager

The Role

Are you ready to be at the forefront of operational excellence in capital projects?

We're seeking a dynamic Project Delivery Manager who will serve as the essential operational liaison with our capital delivery program. In this key role, you'll lead a dedicated team, ensuring smooth coordination and integration between our projects and capital delivery goals. You'll be the pivotal link that aligns on-site operations with our strategic initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• To support the effective delivery of a programme of capital Projects in Wastewater Services, delivered by the CEC teams
• To lead the project co-ordinators to ensure the successful delivery of the capital programme within the county
• Identify opportunities to delivery wider performance benefit through the capital programme.
• To be the key representative of UU wastewater operations at all key stages throughout all stages of the programme and project lifecycle.
• To liaise and influence a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• To provide operational and regulatory knowledge and expertise supporting key decision making at required project milestones.
• To interface with the Regional Delivery Teams, SST and contractors ensuring operational and regulatory outputs are delivered to time, cost and quality requirements.
• To ensure that coordinate and facilitate site and management level interfaces with wastewater operations, ensuring engagement and mutually beneficial work practices are established between UU and CDP / contractor.
• To ensure effective co-ordination of all activities associated with the capital programme within the county.
• Working with the Regional Delivery Manager and Wastewater operations teams to identify where operational support is required and support accordingly
• Working with the Strategic Asset Manager, Risk Manager and Wastewater Catchment manager to ensure project and programmes deliver the required output.
• To ensure successful commissioning, takeover and handover of capital projects within the county.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Managerial & Leadership Skills: Critical for delivering performance through teams, with the ability to motivate and drive high performance across a 24/7 service environment.
• Operational & Maintenance Knowledge: Demonstrable experience of operations & maintenance strategies.
• Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
• Regulatory & Legislation: Solid knowledge of the regulatory & legislative frameworks within the water sector.
• Analytical & Problem Solving: Strong ability to problem solve and manipulate data with a sound judgement of when to escalate.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial & business awareness, delivering targets within resource constraints.
• Managing Matrix Teams: Demonstrable experience in leading indirect teams, achieving results through influence as well as authority.

What We Offer:

• 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 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working.

About Us:

United Utilities' (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality 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 are proud to be ranked 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.

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. 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.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.