Junior Project Manager One Year Intern

United Utilities; Warrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

United Utilities is offering a one-year internship for a Junior Project Manager in Warrington. You will support project management activities across our large investment programme and travel between sites with a valid UK driving licence.

A penultimate-year student aiming for a 2:1 in PM, Engineering, or related field is preferred; alternative relevant experience is considered. The role involves assisting with time, cost, quality and safety management, engaging with construction teams, and

Qualifications

• Penultimate year student on course to achieve a 2:1 in Project Management, Engineering, or a scientific or construction-related subject.
• Alternative: tangible experience in Project Management alongside another suitable degree.
• Full UK driving licence required (to travel between project sites).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing project progress of key business deliverables.
• Assisting project teams to manage time, cost, quality and safety.
• Linking with construction and commissioning teams to monitor progress of tasks.
• Getting involved and aiding delivery challenges across the portfolio.
• Delivering first class service for our customers.

Skills

Penultimate year student

2:1

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Degree in project management/engineering/science/construction

Job description

Junior Project Manager One Year Intern

Salary: At least £25,950 per annum (pro rata)

Location: Lingley Mere, Warrington

Hours: 37 hours per week

Every day, we deliver one of life's most essential services to millions of people across the North West. From providing safe, high-quality drinking water to protecting the environment and supporting thriving communities, the work we do matters. We're now in the second year of our £16.5 billion investment programme, one of the largest transformation programmes in our history. It's an exciting time to join us as we improve our services, enhance environmental performance, embrace innovation and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.

There's more to us than just great water. We are where purpose flows.

What you can expect being an intern in Project Management team:

Our Project Management teams are at the heart of delivering United Utilities' largest ever investment programme. Working across water, wastewater and environmental improvement projects, you'll help deliver projects that improve customer service, strengthen resilience and create a more sustainable future for the North West.

What you’ll be getting stuck into day to day:

• Reviewing project progress of key business deliverables

• Assisting project teams to manage time, cost, quality and safety

• Linking with construction and commissioning teams to monitor progress of tasks

• Getting involved and aiding delivery challenges across the portfolio

• Delivering first class service for our customers

What you’ll bring to the team:

To apply for this role, you will need to be a penultimate year student on course to achieve a 2:1 in Project Management, Engineering, or a scientific or construction-related subject. Alternatively, you will have tangible experience in Project Management alongside another suitable degree.

You will also need:

• A full UK driving licence as the role involves travel between project sites. This must be secured by May 2027 at the latest to allow the relevant screening to be completed as part of onboarding.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.

• A positive approach to learning, adapting and contributing in a dynamic environment.

• Technical awareness and competence to understand and manage project requirements, alongside commercial awareness to navigate contract management and financial aspects of projects.

• Excellent team-working skills and an interest in working with people from different professional backgrounds.

Why join United Utilities as an intern?

By joining us on our internship programme, you'll not only get first-class training and support, but we'll also provide you with an in-depth understanding of your business area so you can develop the skills you need to progress your career, while making a real contribution to the communities we serve.

You might enter our organisation as an intern, but one thing's for sure: if you perform well, you may well be leaving with a graduate offer before you've even returned to university.

We know that delivering a great service starts with supporting you, our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both at work and outside of it.

Salary of at least £25,950 per annum (pro rata)

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Want to learn more about life at United Utilities? Take a look at our Flexa profile:

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Our commitment to opportunity for all

We're committed to creating a workplace where you feel you can belong and can succeed. Our colleague networks play an important role in this, these are;

• GeneQ – supporting gender equality, parents and carers

• Multi-Cultural & Faith

• LGBTQ+

• Armed Forces

• Ability – supporting colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditions

We recommend that you are open and honest with us throughout the process and make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you may require.

To ensure a fair recruitment process, we ask that you apply for only one internship role per recruitment year. Take a look at all our opportunities and apply for the one that interests you most.

Application deadline: 21st October 2026 – please apply early as deadlines are subject to change

Based on current immigration guidelines this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship