Network Performance Engineer

United Utilities; Warrington; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Pension up to 14%

Bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

Gym discounts

Life cover

EVolve Car Scheme

Employee assistance plan

Mental health first aiders

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

United Utilities in Warrington is seeking a Network Performance Engineer to optimise the water network, reduce risk, and maintain regulatory standards through data-driven analysis.

You will lead hydraulic modelling, risk planning, and provide engineering support across teams; this on-site, full-time role focuses on delivering safe, reliable water services. Join a FTSE 100 company with strong benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive water network experience or related field with project delivery knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks and asset management.
• Proficient with hydraulic modelling and data analysis.
• Experience using business systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Optimise Water Network Performance using bottom-up analysis and hydraulic modelling.
• Lead Risk & Investment Planning with IAP processes.
• Provide Technical & Engineering Support across teams and contractors.
• Ensure Service Delivery & Regulatory Compliance of the water network.
• Support Strategy & Team Development, training and asset schematics.

Skills

Decision-Making

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Regulatory Knowledge

Project Delivery

Tools

My Risk

Netbase

MapInfo

INS

Water Quality Infobank

SharePoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary - £51,233
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Warrington North Wastewater Treatment Works, Gatewarth Industrial Est, Off Liverpool Road, Sankey Bridges, Warrington, WA5 1DS
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

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.

Benefits

• 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 7.5% 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
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

The Role:

We have a opportunity for a Network Performance Engineer. You will minimise any risk, improve and maintain our service delivery and regulatory standards, i.e. the continuous supply of quality water, delivered in a safe and efficient way, focusing on optimisation of the network.

Provide analytical expertise, using available data and communication with colleagues, directed at optimising the performance of the water network. You will also act as an engineering expert advisor to local colleagues to support rapid issue resolution and capital works promotion

What You Will Be Doing:

• Optimise Water Network Performance: Use bottom-up analysis, DOMS, and hydraulic modelling to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the water network.
• Lead Risk & Investment Planning: Identify service and regulatory risks, champion timely network investments, and escalat issues through Integrated Asset Planning (IAP).
• Provide Technical & Engineering Support: Deliver expert advice across teams and contractors, support incident response, and promote capital and non-core maintenance schemes.
• Ensure Service Delivery & Compliance: Manage tactical actions, DG2 performance, planning applications, and pressure/flow standards to maintain service levels and regulatory compliance.
• Support Strategy & Team Development: Assist in implementing regional strategies, maintain network schematics, and train new staff and apprentices.

What We Are Looking For:

• Decision-Making & Problem Solving: Confident in making operational decisions and developing solutions to complex technical and analytical challenges.
• Technical Expertise & Experience: Extensive water network experience or proven technical capability in a related field, with hands‑on project delivery knowledge.
• Regulatory & Asset Management Knowledge: Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, asset management principles, capital investment, and financial procedures.
• Systems & Tools Proficiency: Skilled in using business systems such as My Risk, Netbase, MapInfo, INS, Water Quality Infobank, SharePoint, plus solid Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Hydraulic Modelling & Analytical Skills: Working knowledge of hydraulic modelling and the ability to apply analytical techniques to support network optimisation and risk assessment.

• This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship

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.