Cost Manager

Organisation: United Utilities
Job Title: Project Information Manager
Band / Level: 4a
Working Pattern: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Warrington

About us

United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality 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 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
• 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

At UU, we champion flexible ways of working. In-person attendance is required three days per week 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 highly experienced with project lifecycle information systems and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels? Are you currently a Project Information Manager/BIM Manager with working experience of international standards for Information Management, or are you working in a supporting role and ready to step up? If so, you could be a great fit for our Project Information Manager role.

As a Project Information Manager you will ensure that project information, project information systems and digital information management technologies meet the requirements for the efficient and effective delivery of UU’s Capital Programme and the delivery of asset information to the operational business. Achieving the level of accuracy and completeness to support a safe working environment, compliance to all statutory requirements, the capability framework and the digital ambitions of UU’s wider business.

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.

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

Key accountabilities

• Ensure all project participants (internal staff, partners, suppliers, contractors) comply with information requirements.
• Manage and develop project information systems and enhance the effectiveness of project information processes.
• Collaborate with technical teams to gain insights into project information management through data-driven solutions.
• Coordinate with Regional Delivery Managers and Engineering Managers to maintain awareness of programme data and address issues.

• Work with any external Information Managers to support information management.

• Ensure accurate and complete information exchange with the supply chain.
• Update guidance and specifications as needed.
• Implement training plans for project information management processes and systems for all relevant staff and contractors.
• Deliver lessons learned to Commercial, Engineering and Capital Delivery (CEC) and Capital Projects, including cross-functional teams.
• Identify and address health and safety, regulatory, and statutory changes in asset configuration, processes, or systems.
• Lead data and information governance or working groups.
• Line manage a small team.

Skills & experience

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

• Strong interpersonal skills for building and managing relationships at all levels.
• Assurance focus to ensure confidence in supply chain performance.
• Ability to present technical information in a business-friendly manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good influencing and negotiation skills.
• High level of technical knowledge of assets and processes.
• High level of technical knowledge of information systems and technologies.
• Good awareness and experience of the project life cycle within construction/capital projects or similar.

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