Senior Net Zero Energy Engineer

Job Description

The Role

Drive Net Zero through process optimisation, data insight and real operational change.

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to help accelerate the delivery of our Net Zero ambitions across complex operational assets. This role sits at the heart of our operations—working directly with site teams to reduce energy use, improve performance and embed sustainable ways of working.

This is not a desk-based sustainability role. You’ll be out in the business—leading workshops, analysing real-world data and delivering improvement projects that make a measurable difference to how our sites perform.

Role Accountabiliites

• Lead the rollout and continuous improvement of energy, carbon and water performance standards across operational sites.

• Work closely with site teams to identify and deliver practical efficiency improvements, from no-cost wins through to capital projects.

• Use operational and metering data to identify waste, diagnose issues and unlock performance improvements.

• Lead site workshops and engagement sessions building capability and driving ownership of performance at local level.

• Develop and deliver invest-to-save projects, including business cases, funding and implementation

• Standardise and scale best practice improvements across multiple sites.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A strong engineering background, across either process, mechanical or electrical engineering.

• Experience delivering improvement projects-whether in energy, process efficiency, CI or asset optimisation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to carry out root cause analysis and turn insight into action.

• Confidence to work on operational sites and influence frontline teams through workshops and engagement.

• Experience building business cases and delivering projects end-to-end.

• Degree qualified engineer, with either chartership status or ability to obtain chartership within 12 months.

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 10.5% 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

About Us

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.