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United Utilities

Project Controls Manager

Location flexibility:  3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Controls Manager to join our PMO team and play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of one of our major Programmes.

Reporting within the PMO function, you will lead a team of Project Controls professionals and ensure the effective integration of planning, cost management, risk, change, reporting and governance activities across the programme. You will provide senior leaders with clear, accurate and timely performance information to support informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

Our PMO vision is to act as the intelligent Sat Nav for our capital projects and programmes, providing clarity, insight and direction so teams can make informed decisions at the right time.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence the delivery of critical infrastructure investment that will benefit customers and communities across the North West.

Key Responsibilities:

As Project Controls Manager, you will:

  • Lead the delivery of integrated project controls across various capital programmes.
  • Establish and maintain robust project control frameworks, processes and governance arrangements.
  • Develop and manage programme structures including WBS, CBS, OBS and RBS.
  • Ensure alignment between schedules, budgets, forecasts and programme objectives.
  • Review and assure contractor and internal plans against programme requirements.
  • Monitor progress, performance and forecasts, providing insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Manage programme-wide resource planning and reporting.
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Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and performance reporting.
  • Lead risk, opportunity and issue management processes.
  • Manage programme change control and ensure compliance with governance requirements.
  • Manage programme interfaces and dependencies to support successful delivery.
  • Track and report on contingency utilisation and forecast requirements.
  • Drive continuous improvement of project controls processes, systems and team capability.
  • What We're Looking For

    We're looking for a collaborative and commercially aware Project Controls professional with experience of leading controls functions within complex programmes or major projects.

    • Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
    • MAPM, AcostE or other recognised Project Management or Project Controls qualification.
    • Significant experience in project controls, programme controls or programme delivery.
    • Strong understanding of project controls best practice, including planning, cost, risk and change management.
    • Experience leading and developing project controls teams.
    • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
    • Strong analytical and financial management capability.
    • Experience producing executive-level reports and performance insights.
    • Excellent technical skills and knowledge of project controls systems such as Primavera P6, SAP and cost management tools.
    • Experience using Power BI to manage and communicate performance information.

    Why Join Us?

    In return, we offer:

    • 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after four years' service, plus bank holidays.
    • A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover.
    • Up to 20% performance-related bonus.
    • £5,000 car allowance.
    • Company-funded healthcare scheme.
    • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
    • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

    About United Utilities

    At United Utilities, our purpose is to deliver high-quality water services for a greener, healthier and more prosperous North West.

    We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, develop and be themselves. Through investment in our people, infrastructure and communities, we're building a sustainable future while delivering essential services to millions of customers every day.

    Join us and help shape the future of water services across the North West.

    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.
    Restaurant discounts
    Secure on-site parking
    Sensory-Friendly Setup
    Shared parental leave
    Will writing
    Carer’s leave
    On-site childcare – Only at our head office
    Income protection