Job Details
Permanent | Full Time | Hiring Manager - Emma Oakes
The Role
Help Shape the Future of Our Rivers and Communities
We're looking for a proactive and innovative Wastewater Catchment Manager to lead the development of integrated solutions across river catchments, helping to improve environmental outcomes, strengthen resilience and deliver value for customers and communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence investment decisions, build strong partnerships and develop sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and the business beyond United Utilities asset base through a catchment based approach.
What You'll Be Doing
• Develop and deliver river catchment plans and investment programmes.
• Identify risks and opportunities across catchments and develop effective, long-term solutions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with regulators, government bodies, environmental organisations, local authorities and community groups through the Catchment Based Approach.
• Develop business cases and investment proposals that demonstrate the benefits of catchment-based solutions.
• Lead and support United Utilities’ Manchester based River Ranger team.
• Promote innovative approaches through nature based solutions to deliver natural flood management and sustainable drainage systems.
• Support investment decisions and key stakeholder management support by providing specialist catchment management expertise.
• Monitor and report on the environmental and business benefits delivered through projects.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
• Degree in an environmental, engineering, scientific or other relevant technical discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (or willingness to work towards this).
• Postgraduate qualification desirable.
Experience & Skills
• Experience developing successful business cases and investment proposals.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with regulators, environmental organisations, local authorities and community groups.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple teams and organisations.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of wastewater networks, treatment processes or catchment management would be advantageous.
What We Offer
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.
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.
