Wastewater Projects Liaison Lead

United Utilities; Winsford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave (plus 4 years to

Pension up to 14% employer contrib + 7

Performance bonus up to 7.5%

Healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

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Flexible benefits

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

United Utilities in Cheshire is recruiting three Project Liaison Coordinators to support a diverse wastewater programme. You will be the key link between operational teams and delivery partners, ensuring safe, compliant and timely project progression.

You will bring hands-on experience in wastewater operations, engage with contractors and stakeholders, and help shape projects from concept through to construction while protecting environmental and customer outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in the water or wastewater industry with understanding of networks, pumping stations and treatment operations.
• BTEC Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in wastewater operations or willingness to undertake training.
• Knowledge of health, safety and regulatory requirements and work authorisation processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and maintain regulatory standards throughout delivery.

Responsibilities

• Champion systems-thinking for wastewater performance, risk management and solution development.
• Represent Wastewater Operations across the project lifecycle, embedding regulatory requirements in designs.
• Provide operational input during definition, design reviews and constructability assessments.
• Support spill reduction opportunities and optimise before capital investment.
• Act as operational lead at key project meetings including HAZCON, HAZOP, ALMFS and HAZCOMM.
• Coordinate responses between operations, design and delivery partners for timely decisions.
• Review asset supportability, operating plans and docs to ensure maintainability and compliance.
• Support enabling works, including access, power, customer liaison and third-party engagement.
• Fulfil Responsible Person role where required and manage changes under work authorisation.

Skills

Wastewater operations

Stakeholder influence

Planning & organisation

Collaboration

Driving licence

Education

BTEC Level 3 qualification in wastewater operations

Job description

United Utilities in Cheshire is recruiting three Project Liaison Coordinators to support a diverse wastewater programme. You will be the key link between operational teams and delivery partners, ensuring safe, compliant and timely project progression.

You will bring hands-on experience in wastewater operations, engage with contractors and stakeholders, and help shape projects from concept through to construction while protecting environmental and customer outcomes.