Senior Operational Technology Engineer
United Utilities
Design and lead OT solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
4 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Warrington, 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
incident response
ot design
technology roadmaps
ot standards
mentor engineers
stakeholder management
You’ll work closely with our Systems Integration Partners, project delivery teams, and internal stakeholders, acting as the OT lead on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects. You’ll also serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for your region (Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester or Cheshire), helping to solve engineering challenges and optimise performance.
- Support operational teams with engineering advice, incident response, and performance optimisation
- Provide second-line support and recommend long-term solutions for operational issues
- Lead the design and delivery of OT solutions across major infrastructure projects
- Collaborate with suppliers to shape technology roadmaps and manage obsolescence
- Develop and maintain UU’s OT standards, systems, and procedures
- Mentor graduate engineers and technicians
What you bring
chartered engineer
ot architectures
fieldbus
industrial networking
cyber security
it/ot integration
We’re looking for a talented Senior Operational Technology Engineer to join our Regional Engineering team. You’ll play a key role in designing and developing instrumentation, control, automation, and telemetry systems for water and wastewater operations both at process sites and across natural water networks.
- Ability to apply emerging technologies in live operational environments
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards) with post-grad experience in OT
- Strong technical understanding of OT architectures, Fieldbus, and industrial networking
- Experience with hardware design, cyber security, and IT/OT integration
Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits
We may not be able to offer sponsorship for this role
We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. Whether you join a team that shares your vision or connect with colleagues across our networks, you’ll find a welcoming and supportive organisation ready to help you thrive.
- Enhanced parental leave
- Discounts on gyms, wellness apps, and EV car schemes
- Company-funded healthcare plan
- Up to 14% employer pension contribution
- Performance-related bonus (up to 10.5%)
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 days with service) + 8 bank holidays
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Visa Sponsorship- sponsorship likely not available for this role
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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.
- 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.
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.
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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