Environmental Programme Lead – Regulation & Delivery

Environmental Programme Manager; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking an Environmental Programme Manager to turn environmental commitments into well-governed delivery programmes. You will translate strategic priorities into clear delivery plans, oversee performance and risk, and drive assurance and benefits realisation across Environmental Services and operations.

The role requires strong programme management, stakeholder influence and the ability to collaborate across teams to meet regulatory and environmental commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience translating regulatory, environmental or business strategy into delivery plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong programme or project management skills across multiple priorities and dependencies.
• Ability to monitor performance, analyse data and use insight for continuous improvement.
• Experience identifying and mitigating risks within complex programmes.
• Skilled in stakeholder management and influencing across strategic and operational teams.
• Experience producing governance packs and programme assurance information for senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Convert strategies, regulatory commitments and policy direction into practical delivery plans with measurable outcomes.
• Lead performance and governance of environmental portfolios to ensure benefits are delivered.
• Monitor progress against targets, identify risks and dependencies, and coordinate mitigation plans.
• Provide performance reporting, programme assurance and insight to senior leaders.
• Collaborate with operational teams to embed strategic priorities into day-to-day activities.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Decision making

Planning and organising

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in environmental management or programme management

Job description

United Utilities is seeking an Environmental Programme Manager to turn environmental commitments into well-governed delivery programmes. You will translate strategic priorities into clear delivery plans, oversee performance and risk, and drive assurance and benefits realisation across Environmental Services and operations.

The role requires strong programme management, stakeholder influence and the ability to collaborate across teams to meet regulatory and environmental commitments.