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Working at United Utilities

  • Company employees
    7,500
  • Gender diversity (m:f)
    65:35

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  • United Kingdom

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Join United Utilities as a Street Works Auditor on a permanent, full-time basis at Eccles Wastewater Treatment Works. In this onsite role working 37.0 hours per week, you will support the audit and assurance programme, ensuring compliance with NRSWA and SROH regulations. The position offers a salary of £34,890 per year plus a performance-related bonus and robust benefits.

Requirements

  • Full NRSWA Operator and Supervisor qualifications covering construction, monitoring, supervision, and auditing, with current ID cards.
  • Strong working knowledge of NRSWA, SROH, UKAS, and associated regulations.
  • Proven experience delivering structured network or street works audits and testing programmes.
  • Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
  • No specific degree requirement stated.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • NRSWA and SROH standards: Produce and interpret high quality audit and performance data against relevant regulations and best practices.
  • Stakeholder communication: Build strong working relationships with internal teams, Network Partners, and Highways Authorities to resolve compliance issues.
  • Audit delivery: Make confident day-to-day decisions on audit delivery, data insight, and issue resolution within a regulated environment.
  • Quality assurance: Support the Street Works Team Leader in delivering a comprehensive audit and assurance programme across network activities.
  • Potential transition routes: People from civil engineering compliance or highway inspection roles may bring relevant auditing and regulatory skills, alongside meeting mandatory NRSWA qualifications.

Job description

The Role

At United Utilities, Street Works quality is non‑negotiable. We are looking for a skilled and collaborative Street Works Auditor to step into a visible, influential role supporting the Street Works Team Leader and strengthening assurance across our network.

Operating at the heart of a highly regulated environment, you will work closely with internal teams and trusted external partners, building clear, confident communication and strong working relationships. This role suits a proactive and independent professional who is comfortable making informed decisions, challenging standards, and driving continuous improvement while helping set the benchmark for Street Works compliance and best practice.

As a Street Works Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in driving excellence across all Network and Street Works activities. You will ensure compliance with regulation, enhance operational performance, and support a culture of quality and accountability across United Utilities and our partners.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Support the Street Works Team Leader in delivering a comprehensive audit and assurance programme across all Network and Street Works activities
  • Build strong working relationships with internal teams, Network Partners, external auditors, and Highways Authorities to resolve quality, compliance, and assurance issues
  • Produce and interpret high quality audit, testing, and performance data against NRSWA, SROH, and all relevant standards and best practice
  • Contribute to the successful delivery of the full Audit and Assurance programme, ensuring United Utilities consistently meets and exceeds compliance requirements
  • Champion best practice within Asset Performance, supporting effective short, medium, and long term planning for Network and Street Works quality assurance
  • Make confident day to day decisions on audit delivery, data insight, and issue resolution within a tightly regulated environment
  • Work collaboratively with customers, partners, auditors, and assurance providers to deliver a customer focused service that drives value and high quality outcomes

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship

What We're Looking For

  • Full NRSWA Operator and Supervisor qualifications covering construction, monitoring, supervision, and auditing, with current ID cards
  • Strong working knowledge of NRSWA, SROH, UKAS, and associated regulations, standards, and technical practices
  • Proven experience delivering structured Network and or Street Works audits and testing programmes to demanding deadlines
  • Excellent communication, influencing, planning, and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively under pressure
Apply now
United Utilities

Street Works Auditor

Eccles
On-site
£34,890 per year
  • Self motivated and comfortable working independently, with a commitment to staying up to date with evolving legislation and best practice
  • 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

    Additional Information

    Salary - £34,890
    Work Type - Onsite
    Job Location - Eccles Wastewater Treatment Works, Peel Green Road, Eccles
    Role Type - Permanent
    Employment Type - Full Time
    Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

    Hiring Manager - Michael Mee

    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.

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