Wastewater Project Liaison Lead

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Performance bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

Gym discounts

Best Doctors

Deals and discounts

Employee assistance

Job summary

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC is seeking a Project Liaison Coordinator to drive wastewater project delivery from concept to construction, bridging operational teams and delivery partners. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance and practical, sustainable solutions throughout the lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include representing Wastewater Operations, coordinating cross-team inputs, and supporting early design reviews and constructability assessments to reduce risks and improve performance.

Qualifications

• Experience within water or wastewater industry and understanding of wastewater networks, pumping stations and/or treatment operations.
• BTEC Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in wastewater operations or willingness to undertake training.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and regulatory requirements and work authorisation processes.

Responsibilities

• Represent Wastewater Operations throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring operational, environmental and regulatory requirements are embedded within designs and delivery plans.
• Coordinate responses between operational teams, design teams and project delivery partners to ensure timely decision-making and project progression.
• Review asset supportability, operating plans and technical documentation to ensure assets are maintainable, compliant and aligned with operational requirements.
• Support enabling works, including access arrangements, power requirements, customer liaison and third-party engagement to mitigate project risks.
• Fulfil the role of Responsible Person where required, ensuring operational changes and approvals are managed in line with work authorisation procedures.

Skills

Water/wastewater industry

Stakeholder influence

Planning & organisation

Driving licence

Health & safety

Regulatory compliance

Collaboration

Education

BTEC Level 3 in wastewater operations

Job description

UNITED UTILITIES GROUP PLC is seeking a Project Liaison Coordinator to drive wastewater project delivery from concept to construction, bridging operational teams and delivery partners. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance and practical, sustainable solutions throughout the lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include representing Wastewater Operations, coordinating cross-team inputs, and supporting early design reviews and constructability assessments to reduce risks and improve performance.