Graduate (Junior Project Manager)

Job Description

Who are United Utilities? We are known for keeping the taps flowing and toilets flushing throughout the North West, but we also pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service, protecting and enhancing the environment and caring for our communities. We invest in the region to support future growth, address climate change and work in partnership to improve river health. We are looking for motivated graduates from all backgrounds to help make the North West greener, healthier, and stronger. By joining our graduate scheme, you’ll play a crucial role in securing efficient, reliable water resources for customers across the North West. Whichever scheme you join, you’ll be at the heart of bringing innovation and positive change to the water industry. Ready to live your future? Why choose United Utilities for your graduate journey? Career Progression Opportunities: Our graduate scheme offers clear pathways for advancement, structured programmes, and mentorship to help you develop into an outstanding leader. You’ll receive a tailored development programme, with opportunities for placements in other areas of the business. Personal and Professional Development : You’ll have the chance to work within a highly motivated team, gaining a wealth of experience and creating a fantastic professional network. From specialist training to mentoring and coaching to internal support networks for LGBTQ, Gender Equality and Neurodiversity, we’ll support you every step of the way. There is also potential for sponsorship for a master’s or other postgraduate qualifications. Work-Life Balance : We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our flexible working policies and supportive work environment ensure you can achieve this balance while pursuing your career goals. Our Reputation and Culture : United Utilities is proud to be one of the UK’s top inclusive employers. We are a responsible business that cares about delivering great customer service, protecting the environment, and investing in the region to support future growth. Competitive Salary and Benefits : We offer a competitive starting salary of £30,000, 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 days after four years), plus bank holidays. Our benefits package includes private healthcare, discounted gym membership, flexible holidays, and an award-winning pension scheme. About the scheme Join United Utilities’ 3-year Graduate Programme in our Project Management team and kickstart your career Our project managers are key to delivering our multi-billion pound investment programme, enhancing services for our customers and the environment. As a Graduate Junior Project Manager, you’ll support experienced project managers, gaining hands-on experience in managing and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget. You’ll work with interdisciplinary teams, learning from roles in site construction management, risk management, contract and commercial management, and project controls. No two days are the same, with a mix of office and site work across various locations. In your final year, you’ll take on more responsibility, managing your own projects or contributing to complex schemes, showcasing your growing competence. Start living your future today What will I be doing? Collaborating with experienced project managers to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions. Gaining exposure to various roles including site construction management, risk management, and commercial management. Developing your project management skills across diverse programmes in water, wastewater, better rivers and environmental studies. Engaging in both office-based and on-site work, covering a wide variety of locations, from Crewe to Carlisle. Taking on increasing responsibilities, managing your own projects or contributing to complex schemes. Working with interdisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to achieve project goals. What do I need to be successful? We require our graduates to have a minimum 2:1 degree in Project Management, Engineering or a Scientific subject, or experience in Project Management. You will also need: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence and collaborate effectively. A proactive attitude with the ambition and drive to excel in a fast-paced environment. Technical awareness and competence to understand and manage project requirements. Commercial awareness to navigate contract management and financial aspects of projects. Excellent team-working skills to thrive in an interdisciplinary setting. A full UK driving licence to travel between project sites. Additional Information Our recruitment process requires you to complete: A deductive and verbal reasoning test A one-way video interview An assessment centre, which will take place between 25th November - 6th December 2024. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your recruitment journey, please let us know. If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland. Application deadline: 13th October 2024