Network Performance Engineer

Job Description

Salary - 51223
Work Type - Onsite
Job Location - Worthington Water Treatment Works, Chorley Road, Standish, Wigan, Manchester, WN1 2UY
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.

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

The Role:

Minimise any risk, improve and maintain our service delivery and regulatory standards, i.e. the continuous supply of quality water, delivered in a safe and efficient way, focusing on optimisation of the network.

Provide analytical expertise, using available data and communication with colleagues, directed at optimising the performance of the water network. Provide guidance to individuals operating the network and to management regarding network interventions, appropriate operating practices support local implementation. Act as an engineering expert advisor to local colleagues to support rapid issue resolution and capital works promotion.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Optimise network performance and compliance: Use bottom‑up analysis, DOMS, and hydraulic modelling to optimise the water network, ensuring service delivery, regulatory compliance, public health protection, and cost‑effective operation.
• Asset planning, risk management, and investment: Identify, quantify, and escalate risks to service, safety, and compliance; champion required network investment through IAP and DG2 processes, supporting accurate data and business cases.
• Technical leadership and operational support: Define optimal asset operating regimes, provide engineering advice for complex jobs, incidents, planned works, and maintenance, and support effective DG2 management and resolutions.
• Collaboration and stakeholder liaison: Support Network Performance Managers, Water Quality and Public Health teams, analysts, contractors, and the Network Construction Alliance, ensuring schemes and strategies are effectively developed and delivered.
• Capability building and continuous improvement: Maintain network schematics and connectivity, support non‑core maintenance projects, and train and mentor new staff and apprentices.

What We Are Looking For:

• Knowledge of the regulatory framework in which the business operates to maintain compliance.
• Understanding of asset management techniques, capital investment and finance, policies and procedures.

• Ability to identify, develop and drive through solutions to a wide range of technical and analytical problems.

• Technical knowledge of relevant Business systems, including MyRisk, Netbase, Mapinfo,Saleforce, Water Quality Infobank, and PIMs.

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft suite of applications, particularly of Excel.

• Understanding and working knowledge of hydraulic modelling.

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.