Please apply early as deadlines are subject to change.
Every day, we deliver one of life's most essential services to millions of people across the North West. From providing safe, high-quality drinking water to protecting the environment and supporting thriving communities, the work we do matters.
We're now in the second year of our £16.5 billion investment programme, one of the largest transformation programmes in our history. It's an exciting time to join us as we improve our services, enhance environmental performance, embrace innovation and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.
There's more to us than just great water. We are where purpose flows.
Our Project Management teams are at the heart of delivering United Utilities' largest ever investment programme. Working across water, wastewater and environmental improvement projects, you'll help deliver projects that improve customer service, strengthen resilience and create a more sustainable future for the North West.
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 Project Manager, you’ll support experienced project managers, gaining hands-on experience in managing and delivering capital projects safely, on time, and within budget. You’ll work with interdisciplinary teams, learning from roles in 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.
During the graduate scheme we will assist you on your journey to becoming a Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) by assigning you a career mentor and by enrolling you on APM training such as their Project Management Qualification.
To apply for this role, you will need to have achieved or be on course to achieve a 2:1 in Project Management, Engineering, or a scientific or construction-related subject. Alternatively, you will have tangible experience in Project Management alongside another suitable degree.
By joining us on our 3-year graduate scheme, you'll not only get first-class training and support, but we'll also provide you with an in-depth understanding of your business area, ultimately giving you the confidence, skills and knowledge required to become one of our future operational, technical or people leaders, driving meaningful change.
We know that delivering a great service starts with supporting you, our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both at work and outside of it.
We're committed to creating a workplace where you feel you can belong and can succeed. Our colleague networks play an important role in this, these are:
Our recruitment process requires you to complete:
We recommend that you are open and honest with us throughout the process and make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you may require.
To ensure a fair recruitment process, we ask that you apply for only one Graduate role per recruitment year - apply for the one that interests you most.
Please note that you must be available to attend an in-person recruitment stage during the period 17th November – 11th December.
Based on current immigration guidelines this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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