Graduate Junior Capital Project Manager Warrington, North West England, England
Job description
More than ever before we need inspiring graduates to join us and make the North West greener, healthier and stronger. We all know the challenges of climate change and by joining our graduate scheme you'll play a role in securing efficient, reliable water resources for customers across the North West.
You may know us for keeping the taps flowing and toilets flushing for customers in the North West, but we're also a responsible business which cares for its communities and environment.
United Utilities provides water and sewage services to around seven million people in North West England. Behind the scenes that means operating enough miles of pipework and sewers to wrap three times round the planet, investing billions of pounds to improve water and the environment across the North West, while taking care of some of the most scenic and environmentally sensitive countryside in the region. We're embracing new technology, thinking outside the box to improve services for our customers and even harnessing the renewable energy potential of the region's water, waste and weather.
In short, it's our job to bring three million households and 200,000 businesses, clean, clear water and to take their waste water away so our customers can simply get on with their day.
You'll be rewarded for your commitment with a starting salary of £29,500, a massive 26 days of annual leave every year, which will increase to a maximum of 30 days after four years' service, plus bank holidays. Our fantastic benefits include private healthcare, discounted gym, flexible holidays, and award winning pension scheme. We're proud to be one of the UK's top inclusive employers and we were named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work in 2020.
Whichever scheme is right for you, you'll be at the heart of bringing innovation and positive change to the water industry.
Job Accountabilities
Within the first two years of your three year programme, we want you to have developed your project management skills in water, wastewater and gain an understanding of the technologies used, together with our company standards and procedures.You will also work alongside other roles such as site construction management, contract and commercial management and project controls to understand schedule and cost management. We believe working in an inter-disciplinary team is a key requirement in order to deliver innovative, reliable and cost effective solutions that are sustainable and safely commissioned, operated and maintained.
During your programme, you will be expected to become familiar with the operations structure of United Utilities and how it interacts with the various sections.
No two days are ever the same. It's a mix of office based and site work, and we cover everywhere from Crewe to Carlisle.
The final 12-months of the scheme will be spent working as a Project Manager.
You will support the Project Manager in delivering Medium to High Complexity Projects.
Liaise with the project team members and internal/ external stakeholders.
Work using your own initiative requiring limited supervision from a more experienced senior or lead project coordinator.
Have a flexible style to suit different situations.
Effective formal/ informal communication.
Ability to prioritise tasks & finite resources to deliver business targets / objectives.
Training and Development
- We are a Corporate Partner with The Association of Project management (APM), with a 3 year programme and we aim to have our graduates ready to apply for full membership by the end of their third year with the company.
Knowledge and Skills
2:1 Project Management Degree or 2:1 Science or Engineering Degree with a qualification or experience in Project Management- Great interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
Contract management/ commercial awareness
Technical awareness/ competence
Good team working skills, possessing ambition and drive
Additional Information
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual assessment centre which are taking place in July 2023.
We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Scotland / the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Deadline: 11.06.2023
We need fantastic people to enable us to deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community and then supporting employees to achieve their full potential ensuring they feel valued and included, regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation or social background
If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Scotland / the Disclosure and Barring Service.
