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United Utilities

Senior Net Zero Engineer

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United Utilities
Manages water supply and sewage treatment across North West England, producing and recycling drinking water.
Lead the development and implementation of energy, carbon, and water standards to drive continuous improvement in site performance, with a focus on data analysis, stakeholder collaboration, and net zero ambitions.
23d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
North West, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
6,035 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Water
Energy
Infrastructure
Utilities
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Buildings
Role
What you would be doing
lead development
data analysis
process embedding
implementation oversight
project delivery
team partnering
  • Lead the development and delivery of energy, carbon, and water standards that drive continuous improvement in site performance.
  • Analyse energy and carbon data to quantify performance, highlight waste, and recommend practical solutions.
  • Champion a culture of learning by creating and embedding consistent processes for operational changes and sharing best practice across teams.
  • Overseeing implementation of capital works, e.g. invest to save projects.
  • Design, cost, and deliver invest-to-save projects, ensuring clear benefits and measurable impact.
  • Partner with energy services teams to scope sub-metering requirements and upskill operational staff in the use of monitoring tools.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and sustainability to deliver innovative solutions that align with net zero ambitions.
  • Conduct site workshops, technical briefings, and performance reviews to identify efficiency opportunities and implement improvements.
What you bring
chartered engineer
data analysis
energy balance
energy auditing
root cause
influence communicate
  • Strong data analysis skills, including the ability to construct detailed energy balance assessments.
  • Chartered professional engineer, or can present a tangible plan to obtain chartership within the first 12 to 24months of tenure (e.g. engineering degree qualified or suitable experience to gain chartership status)
  • Ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organisation
  • Comprehensive understanding of the operation and optimisation of key energy consuming assets within the water industry (e.g. Activated sludge process, pumping systems, heat and steam systems)
  • Good presentation skills and comfortable leading workshops and disseminating results across all levels
  • Experienced in root cause analysis
  • Experienced in energy & carbon auditing best practices (e.g. ESOS compliance)
  • Experienced in development of business cases for funding
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
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes
  • A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
  • Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
  • EVolve Car Scheme
  • Mental health first aiders
  • MORE Choices flexible benefits
  • Wealth at Work courses
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Deals and discounts
  • Salary Finance
  • 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
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded 1995
Year Established
Resulting from the merger of North West Water and NORWEB.
7+ Million People
Population Served
Provides essential water and sewage services across the region.
£1.9B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Demonstrates strong financial health and operational efficiency.
30+ Facilities
Renewable Energy Plants
Generating power from sewage sludge, contributing to sustainability goals.
  • It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage.
  • The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works.
  • Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades.
  • Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.
Culture + Values
  • We put people first.
  • We care about the environment.
  • We work together, share knowledge and support each other.
  • We are committed to making things better for everyone.
  • We act with integrity and are accountable for our actions.
  • We deliver what we promise.
Environment + Sustainability
50% by 2025
Carbon Emission Reduction
Aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025 as part of broader sustainability goals.
15% by 2025
Water Leakage Reduction
Committed to reducing water leakage by 15% by 2025 to improve water resource efficiency.
£1.6B over 5 years
Environmental Investment
Investing £1.6 billion in environmental improvements over five years to support sustainability initiatives.
90% Sustainably Sourced
Sustainable Supply Chain
Ensuring 90% of materials are sourced sustainably to promote ethical and environmental practices.
  • Restoring habitats across the region with a focus on biodiversity.
Inclusion & Diversity
40% Women
Senior Leadership Gender Balance
Target for women representation in senior leadership roles by 2030.
50% Women
Entry-Level Gender Mix
Target for women representation in entry-level roles.
12% Minority
Board Members from Ethnic Minorities
Representation of ethnic minority backgrounds among board members.
  • Launching mentoring programs for women and underrepresented groups.
  • Active participation in industry diversity initiatives.
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