Water Network Optimization 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

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.