Job number UU03332 Country United Kingdom Region Cheshire West and Chester Location name Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP Posting End Date 22/09/2025 Band 4a Role Type Permanent Work hours 37 Hours per Week Salary Competitive Salary

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About us

Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great 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 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.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), 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
• 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

Job Purpose

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will report to a Principal Mechanical Engineer on engineering, technical and professional matters and liaise with County Engineering Managers / UU Design Function / Project Engineers on project specific matters. The role will include working closely and developing strong relationships with both internal clients and external partners.

Initially this role will be based within the Area Deployed Team in Lancashire. You will provide Operational Engineering support within the Lancashire area. Reporting to the County Engineering Manager, you will investigate issues and carry out feasibility and outline design on a wide range of equipment.

Throughout your time at United Utilities, you will be responsible for the delivery of a range of projects, studies and investigations including data gathering and analysis, design, preparation of documents, drawings and specifications, review of proposals by others and providing advice and responses to other team members.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Leadership & line management for staff within their UU Mechanical Engineering team.
• Support for United Utilities operational staff (ADT) in optimizing site production, efficiency, resilience and compliance.
• Ensuring that all activities undertaken, and engineering outputs provided are in accordance with all applicable legislation, accepted best practice, and relevant internal/external standards.
• Working closely and developing strong relationships with engineering and programme managers within their delivery area and with all internal/external clients and partners.
• Demonstrate personal and professional management attributes and qualities commensurate with professional Chartered Status

Technical Skills & Experience

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) and member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers - or equivalent.
• Strong technical competence and leadership skills, coupled with high levels of emotional intelligence.
• Experience in delivering capital and strategic projects, providing operational support in the water industry or similar sectors, whilst optimising whole life cost solutions.
• Familiarity with CDM responsibilities and ability to act as a competent designer.
• The candidate will be required to work on their own and as a member of a team, and to lead small multi-disciplinary teams with responsibility for technical outputs.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• A good knowledge of water, wastewater and sludge treatment processes and hydraulic design, together with knowledge and experience of industry standards, procedures and technologies. A working knowledge is required of the interfaces with other disciplines.
• Experience in delivering projects across the complete project lifecycle from needs to FEED (Front-End Engineering Design) through to detailed design, technical assurance, testing & commissioning and final handover.
• Ability to communicate technical issues to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Demonstrate personal and professional management attributes and qualities, demonstrating leadership skills including, coaching, interpersonal communication, empowerment and motivation consistent with UU leadership behaviours

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Incorporated or Chartered Engineer or equivalent
• Accredited Mechanical Engineering Masters degree (MEng / MSc) or BEng with equivalent further learning.
• Full UK Drivers Licence

Other

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.