Location flexibility: 3 office days / week – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
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We're looking for a System Performance Manager to drive performance improvements across wastewater treatment, infrastructure and non-infrastructure operations within a defined geographical area. This is a strategic and influential role where you'll work across operational teams to identify opportunities, solve complex challenges and deliver lasting improvements for customers and the environment.
Working closely with the County System Performance Manager, Treatment Delivery Manager and Network Delivery Manager, you'll help embed new ways of working, develop performance improvement plans and support the implementation of enhanced monitoring, control and automation capabilities. You'll use data, operational insight and strong stakeholder relationships to ensure the wastewater system performs at its best today while helping shape how it operates in the future.
What you'll be doing
Driving an integrated, intelligence-led approach to wastewater system performance across your area.
Using data, analytics and monitoring tools to identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities.
Developing and delivering operational plans that improve performance, compliance, customer outcomes and efficiency.
Leading performance improvement initiatives across treatment, network and wider wastewater operations.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop sustainable, long-term solutions.
Championing a whole-system approach, ensuring decisions deliver the best outcomes across the end-to-end wastewater network.
Providing technical and operational input into capital projects, maintenance programmes and future investment plans.
Supporting the county leadership team during major incidents and operational events.
Driving cultural change towards proactive, planned and data-led operational management.
Leading, developing and motivating a high-performing team while fostering collaboration and sharing best practice.
Identifying opportunities to improve asset reliability, resilience, efficiency and regulatory performance.
Ensuring resources and investment are aligned to operational priorities and business objectives.
What we're looking for
Full UK driving licence as regional travel is required.
Experience in wastewater operations, asset performance or a related technical field, with a proven track record of delivering operational improvements.
Degree qualified or equivalent experience, with membership of a relevant professional institution (such as CIWEM or IWater) desirable.
Strong understanding of wastewater systems and the regulatory and legislative framework required to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
Ability to translate operational data and insight into effective performance improvement plans and sustainable solutions.
Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive collaboration across multiple operational teams.
Experience managing performance against regulatory, operational and financial targets within a complex environment.
Highly analytical, with the ability to identify trends, solve problems and implement practical improvements that deliver measurable results.
Strong planning and organisational skills, balancing immediate operational priorities with long-term system performance objectives.
Passion for continuous improvement, innovation and embedding new ways of working, including monitoring, control and automation technologies.
About Us
Salary - Competitive Salary Work Type - Hybrid Job Location - Davyhulme Wastewater Treatment Works, Trafford Way, Urmston, Manchester, M17 8DD 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
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
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Enhanced parental leave schemes
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.
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