Environmental Capital Delivery Project Manager (Hybrid)

United Utilities; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme up to 14% employer

10.5% performance-related bonus

Healthcare scheme

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a Project Manager to join the Better Rivers Capital Delivery team in the North West. You will manage a portfolio of capital projects from concept to completion, coordinating with engineers, regulators and stakeholders to deliver environmental and community benefits.

Role requires strong planning and budgeting skills, with a commitment to health and safety. We offer flexible, hybrid working and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• APM qualification (or equivalent) or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering projects or programmes in a complex environment, balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills.
• The 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.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work across teams, disciplines and organisations.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to adapt your approach to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a portfolio of capital projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Work closely with Project Engineers and multi-disciplinary teams to achieve programme objectives and maximise project benefits.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets and reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with internal colleagues, delivery partners and external stakeholders including regulators, local authorities and environmental organisations.
• Identify, assess and manage project risks, issues and changes, ensuring appropriate controls and governance are in place.
• Support statutory approvals and compliance requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Actively promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across all project activities.
• Provide clear updates to governance groups and senior stakeholders, helping to drive informed decision-making and successful outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project planning

Risk management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree-level qualification

APM qualification (or equivalent)

Job description

United Utilities is seeking a Project Manager to join the Better Rivers Capital Delivery team in the North West. You will manage a portfolio of capital projects from concept to completion, coordinating with engineers, regulators and stakeholders to deliver environmental and community benefits.

Role requires strong planning and budgeting skills, with a commitment to health and safety. We offer flexible, hybrid working and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, inclusive