Delivery Engineer

The Role

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
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• 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.