About us

United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We are proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working

The role

Are you looking for a rewarding career that utilises your project controls/programme delivery experience and your ability to build and manage relationships at all levels? If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you at United Utilities (UU) as a Senior Project Controller, focussed on change control.

As a Senior Project Controller (change control), you will be responsible for setting policies and procedures on projects to maintain the change control process for scope, schedule and cost across a multitude of projects.

We are excited to offer you a flexible and hybrid working model that lets you balance your work and life. In-person attendance is required three days per week at our Lingley Mere, Warrington site to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you.

Key accountabilities

• Establish and maintain change control processes for scope, schedule, and cost across multiple projects.
• Support the Project Director and Project Managers in setting change management direction, developing policies and procedures to ensure effective change control through all tiers of the projects.
• Develop and deliver change management training for your team members and provide advice and guidance to project teams.
• Create and refine effective change management reporting frameworks, systems, and processes across a multiple projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior management and key discipline leads, to drive continuous improvement and enhance collaboration and optimisation.

Skills & experience

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Extensive experience in Project Controls, Programme Delivery, or Change Management within construction, utilities, aerospace, defence, engineering or infrastructure asset management.
• Expertise in change management techniques and project controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for building relationships at all levels.
• Proven track record in driving system and process improvements, improving technical capabilities.
• Experience in delivering core services to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Ability to challenge and innovate, promoting process improvements.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to "deep dive" into situations.
• Creative problem-solver able to identify issues, raise concerns and offer suggested solutions.

Other

We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences.

• Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes