Innovation Project Manager - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension plan

Healthcare

Hybrid working

Learning & development

PMQ support

Leadership coaching

Career development opportunities

Job summary

United Utilities is seeking a forward‑thinking Project Manager for its Innovation team to drive breakthrough projects that deliver measurable benefits. You will oversee full lifecycle planning, execution and reporting, balancing scope, time and budget while managing risks and stakeholders across multiple disciplines.

The role emphasizes agile delivery, collaboration beyond UU and external partners, and a strong commitment to sustainability and transformative engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with experience in technical or engineering environments.
• Experience managing and delivering projects within a technical/engineering setting.
• APM PMQ (or equivalent) qualification in progress or obtained.
• Strong coordination, reporting and governance capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project lifecycle from planning to closure.
• Manage risks, finances and stakeholder expectations across projects.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams and external partners.
• Report progress to regulators and senior leaders.
• Apply agile and change management practices to projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Agile

Communication

Budget management

Education

Degree qualified

APM PMQ or equivalent

Job description

United Utilities is seeking a forward‑thinking Project Manager for its Innovation team to drive breakthrough projects that deliver measurable benefits. You will oversee full lifecycle planning, execution and reporting, balancing scope, time and budget while managing risks and stakeholders across multiple disciplines.

The role emphasizes agile delivery, collaboration beyond UU and external partners, and a strong commitment to sustainability and transformative engineering.