Project Manager — Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience (Hybrid)

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 30)

Up to 14% employer pension contribution

10.5% performance-related bonus

Company-funded private healthcare

Job summary

A major UK water utility company based in Warrington is seeking a Project Manager for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, developing project plans, and managing risks while ensuring stakeholder engagement and project governance. The ideal candidate will have a degree-level education, experience in complex projects, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive holiday allowance and pension contributions, with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of delivering complex capital or engineering projects.
• Ability to manage risk and change effectively.
• Collaborative mindset and strong financial management capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and supply chain partners.
• Develop project management and resource plans.
• Provide clear reporting to programme leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Financial management

Communication skills

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent

Tools

APM certification

NEC3/4 certification

Job description

A major UK water utility company based in Warrington is seeking a Project Manager for the Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme. This role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, developing project plans, and managing risks while ensuring stakeholder engagement and project governance. The ideal candidate will have a degree-level education, experience in complex projects, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a competitive holiday allowance and pension contributions, with a hybrid working model.