Catchment Manager (Wastewater)

United Utilities; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension up to 14% employer contrib.

10.5% bonus scheme

Healthcare plan

MyGymDiscounts

Best Doctors

Salary Finance

Wealth at Work courses

Deals and discounts

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Plan

Mental health first aiders

ShareBuy

Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job summary

United Utilities seeks a proactive Wastewater Catchment Manager to lead integrated catchment solutions, improving environmental outcomes and delivering value for customers. You will influence investment decisions, build partnerships with regulators and communities, and develop sustainable, catchment-based strategies beyond UU's asset base.

The role involves leading a Manchester-based River Ranger team, leveraging nature-based solutions and coordinating across multiple organisations to achieve

Qualifications

• Degree in an environmental, engineering, scientific or other relevant technical discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (or willingness to work towards).
• Postgraduate qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver river catchment plans and investment programmes.
• Identify risks and opportunities across catchments and develop effective, long-term solutions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with regulators, government bodies, environmental organisations, local authorities and community groups through the Catchment Based Approach.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals that demonstrate the benefits of catchment-based solutions.
• Lead and support United Utilities’ Manchester based River Ranger team.
• Promote innovative approaches through nature based solutions to deliver natural flood management and sustainable drainage systems.
• Support investment decisions and key stakeholder management support by providing specialist catchment management expertise.
• Monitor and report on the environmental and business benefits delivered through projects.

Skills

Relationship-building

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Influence across teams

Wastewater networks knowledge

Education

Degree in environmental, engineering or scientific discipline

Full UK driving licence

Membership of a relevant professional body

Postgraduate qualification desirable

Job description

The Role

Help Shape the Future of Our Rivers and Communities

We're looking for a proactive and innovative Wastewater Catchment Manager to lead the development of integrated solutions across river catchments, helping to improve environmental outcomes, strengthen resilience and deliver value for customers and communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence investment decisions, build strong partnerships and develop sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and the business beyond United Utilities asset base through a catchment based approach.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and deliver river catchment plans and investment programmes.
• Identify risks and opportunities across catchments and develop effective, long-term solutions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with regulators, government bodies, environmental organisations, local authorities and community groups through the Catchment Based Approach.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals that demonstrate the benefits of catchment-based solutions.
• Lead and support United Utilities’ Manchester based River Ranger team.
• Promote innovative approaches through nature based solutions to deliver natural flood management and sustainable drainage systems.
• Support investment decisions and key stakeholder management support by providing specialist catchment management expertise.
• Monitor and report on the environmental and business benefits delivered through projects.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Degree in an environmental, engineering, scientific or other relevant technical discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (or willingness to work towards this).
• Postgraduate qualification desirable.

Experience & Skills

• Experience developing successful business cases and investment proposals.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with regulators, environmental organisations, local authorities and community groups.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and organisations.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of wastewater networks, treatment processes or catchment management would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• 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
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great 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 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’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

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.