Environmental Business Analyst

The Role

Are you a data-driven analyst with a passion for environmental performance, asset strategy, and sustainable outcomes? Do you enjoy turning complex data into meaningful insights that influence investment decisions and regulatory performance?

We're looking for a Environmental Business Analyst to join our team and play a key role in shaping the future of wastewater services. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, support environmental improvements, and help deliver exceptional outcomes for customers and the environment throughout AMP8 and beyond.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Environmental Business Analyst, you'll be at the heart of our wastewater strategy and performance planning activities. Working with stakeholders across Wastewater, Asset Management, and Bioresources, you'll provide the analysis, insights, and technical expertise needed to drive effective investment decisions and deliver regulatory commitments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development, maintenance, communication, and implementation of Wastewater Network Plus strategies.
• Contributing to the successful delivery of the PR24 Business Plan across wastewater services.
• Analysing complex operational and performance data to inform strategic planning and investment decisions.
• Supporting the technical centre of excellence across Wastewater, including the use of risk and benefit-based investment tools such as myRisk.
• Providing technical support for regional asset planning and risk assessments.
• Acting as a subject matter expert on regulatory performance commitments and Outcome Delivery Incentives (ODIs).
• Producing and validating regulatory reporting submissions, methodologies, compliance statements, and audit trails on a 6-month, 9-month, and annual basis.
• Supporting preparations for national industry meetings and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Sponsoring investigations, innovation projects, and research & development initiatives aligned to strategic objectives.
• Working collaboratively across multiple business functions to deliver high-quality data, analysis, and insight to key stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and analytical professional who combines strong technical capability with the confidence to influence decisions and challenge assumptions.

You'll ideally have:

• Degree (or equivalent) in a numerate, environmental, engineering, scientific, or technical discipline.
• Experience within wastewater, environmental services, utilities, asset management, or a similar operational environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making.
• Good understanding of wastewater operations, treatment assets, performance reporting, and risk-based investment planning.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge data and reporting decisions where appropriate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint, with GIS experience desirable.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship

Why Join Us?

This is more than a Business Analyst role. It's an opportunity to contribute to environmental improvements, influence investment strategies worth millions of pounds, and help deliver better outcomes for customers, communities, and the environment.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Work on high-profile strategic and environmental programmes.
• Influence key business and investment decisions.
• Collaborate with industry experts and senior stakeholders.
• Support innovation, research, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop your career within a business committed to sustainability and long-term environmental stewardship.

What We Offer

• 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.