Project Controls Manager

About us

United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, 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 are proud to be ranked #4 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We promote a workplace culture where our people can grow, excel, and truly be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values, and business model to fulfil our mission. By setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable, long-term value for our colleagues, customers, and communities. Whether you collaborate with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution. These include:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• A 20% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• A £5,000 car allowance to support your travel needs

At UU, we champion flexible ways of working. Regular in-person attendance is required to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

The Role

Are you looking for a rewarding career that combines your passion for managing and supporting the delivery of project controls within large complex programmes or individual major projects coupled with maintaining and developing organisational culture? If yes, then we have an exciting opportunity for you at United Utilities (UU) as a Project Controls Manager.

As a Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining control structures and processes, integrating cost, scheduling, risk and change management activities to provide clear and timely visibility of project performance. This will enable rapid and effective decisions to be taken and control actions to be implemented on a fully informed basis. You will use your excellent interpersonal skills to manage the team, ensure they’re delivering the works in a safe way, promoting the right behaviours and creating the right environment for the team members to excel in what they do.

This role will require travel to regional offices located in Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancaster, Cheshire, and Merseyside.

United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family!

To be considered for this position you must have the right to work in the UK.

Key accountabilities

• Implementing Project Controls to streamline project delivery and enhance performance.
• Managing project control disciplines within project teams for optimal integration.
• Carry out the baseline creation of the WBS, CBS, RBS and OBS ensuring the appropriate level of controls for the project/programme lifecycle and commercial model
• Maintain an accurate assessment of project status and forecast at all times and provide reports to the Programme Controls Manager and the Delivery Lead.
• Monitor performance against the integrated baseline, ensuring continuous alignment of schedule, costs, and risk and applying change control where required.

Skills & experience

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

• Substantial experience in Project Controls / Programme Delivery within large complex programmes or individual major projects.
• MAPM/AcostE or equivalent Project management/Project controls qualification.
• Full understanding of techniques for all facets of project controls.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and manage relationships at all levels coupled with great leadership ability to build/develop high performing teams.

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following?desirable?criteria:

• Hold a current UK driving licence

Other

We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences.

• Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free bus service for UU colleagues - Warrington only
• 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
• You may be entitled to relocation expenses of up to £8,000 for this position. This will depend on the outcome of an eligibility check