Location flexibility: 3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
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To lead and manage assurance activities for the installation, commissioning and maintenance of continuous water quality monitoring instrumentation across United Utilities, including wastewater and final effluent systems.
The role is accountable for ensuring that supplier‑delivered works consistently meet engineering standards, regulatory obligations and operational expectations, and that assurance outcomes enable reliable, compliant data to support Dynamic Treatment Management (DTM) and effective operational control.
What you’ll be doing:
Provide onsite assurance that instrumentation is installed in line with approved designs, specifications and United Utilities standards
Verify quality of workmanship and configuration against industry best practice
Assure commissioning activities including calibration, testing, verification and telemetry integration
Validate sensor performance and data quality, escalating issues where standards are not met
Ensure all activities comply with health & safety, environmental, regulatory and OEM requirements
Confirm maintenance activities have been completed correctly, and equipment is fit for long term operation
Identify, document and support resolution of defects or non-conformances prior to acceptance
Produce clear assurance, commissioning and handover documentation
Work collaboratively with suppliers, project teams and operational colleagues to enable safe, efficient delivery
Instrumentation scope includes continuous monitoring and telemetry for:
Ammonia, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, pH, temperature and associated data systems.
What we’re looking for:
Essential
Experience in commissioning, instrumentation assurance, quality or technical oversight within water or wastewater
Working knowledge of continuous water quality monitoring and telemetry systems
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
A structured, evidence-based approach with strong attention to detail
Desirable
Experience in regulated utilities or framework delivery environments
Familiarity with United Utilities standards and asset handover processes
Qualifications & requirements
Relevant engineering/technical qualification or equivalent experience
Appropriate site safety certification (e.g. CSCS or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across operational sites
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 7.5% 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
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Enhanced parental leave schemes
Salary - 51,233 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.
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.
Working at United Utilities
3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
A little flex time
Company employees:
7,500
Gender diversity (m:f):
65:35
Hiring in countries
United Kingdom
Office Locations
Company benefits
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Annual bonus – Bonus levels vary depending on your role grade
Buy or sell annual leave – Buy or sell up to 5 days per year
Death in service – covered for 4 times pensionable earnings
Cinema discounts
Employee recognition scheme – Colleague led recognition scheme with monthly winners
Cycle to work scheme
Dental coverage
Collaboration spaces
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Employee assistance programme
Enhanced maternity leave – Up to 26 weeks leave at full pay
Enhanced pension match/contribution – Up to 21% combined contributions
Enhanced sick days
Ergonomic workstations
Faith rooms
Family health insurance
Further education support – Ongoing learning opportunities through apprenticeships and vocational training
Gym membership – On-site gym at our head office & discounts on local gyms for those not based there
Health cash plan
Health insurance
In house training
Mental health days – 1 wellbeing day per year (in addition to annual leave)
Mental health first aiders
Compassionate leave
Enhanced paternity leave – Up to 4 weeks leave at full pay
Mental health platform access – Offering mental health consultations, health checks, digital fitness resources, and wellbeing support.
On-site gym
Open to compressed hours
Open to part time work for some roles
Adoption leave
Private GP service – via our virtual GP - available to you and your loved ones
Professional subscriptions
Referral bonus – of £500
Neonatal leave
Reservist leave – Reservists/Army Reserve with 6 months service are entitled to 10 days paid leave per year to attend the annual training camp.
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