Project Manager (Rainwater Mgt)

United Utilities; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A utility company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager for its Rainwater Management Programme. You will lead delivery of water management construction projects, ensuring they meet quality, time, and cost outcomes. The ideal candidate has experience managing NEC contracts, strong financial and risk management skills, and a passion for sustainability. This role is hybrid, with an emphasis on collaboration and effective stakeholder management.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience managing NEC contracts and construction projects.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent financial planning and risk management capability.
• Confidence to influence and collaborate effectively.
• A passion for sustainable rainwater management.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of rainwater management construction projects.
• Manage project lifecycle from inception to handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contractors.
• Ensure compliance with governance and statutory approvals.
• Report progress to stakeholders and governance groups.

Skills

Managing NEC contracts

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Financial planning

Risk management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent industry experience

APM qualification

Job description

Role Details

Project Manager - Rainwater Management

Location: Lingley Mere, Warrington (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week)

United Utilities is on a mission to deliver great water for a stronger, greener, and healthier North West. As part of that mission, we're investing in innovative rainwater management solutions that protect communities, enhance the environment, and support sustainable growth. We're looking for a Project Manager to take ownership of key projects within this programme and help us deliver lasting impact.

The Role

As Project Manager, you'll lead the delivery of small to medium construction projects across the North West, ensuring they meet time, cost, and quality outcomes. You'll oversee the project throughout its entire lifecycle, from inception through design and delivery, all the way to handover and close. You'll be responsible for managing NEC4 contracts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and working closely with technical leads, contractors, and stakeholders to bring projects to life.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and deliver elements of the Rainwater Management Programme (SuDS, Blue/Green infrastructure, disconnections, partnerships).
• Lead multi disciplinary teams and manage contractors to achieve project outcomes.
• Produce and manage project plans, ensuring risks and changes are actively controlled.
• Ensure compliance with governance, CDM duties, and statutory approvals.
• Report progress to stakeholders and governance groups, keeping delivery on track.
• Drive efficiencies while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Confidently travel across the Northwest to oversee project delivery (driving licence required).

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Experience managing NEC contracts and construction projects.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent financial planning and risk management capability.
• Confidence to influence, challenge, and collaborate effectively.
• A passion for sustainable rainwater management and enhancing communities.
• Degree level education or equivalent industry experience.
• APM qualification (or equivalent) and NEC3/4 knowledge (or working towards).

Full driving licence required