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United Utilities

Graduate Future Leader (Manchester)

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United Utilities
Manages water supply and sewage treatment across North West England, producing and recycling drinking water.
Graduate program training future operational leaders for water and wastewater services.
8d ago
£31,250
Entry-level
Full Time
Manchester, 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
leadership
communication
change management
team motivation
performance improvement
service standards
  • You will develop excellent communication, leadership, and change management skills, motivating teams to improve performance and meet high service standards.
What you bring
leadership
strategic
travel
drivers licence
matrix
communication
  • Be able to have the ability to work across a matrix organisation to deliver desired outcomes.
  • Be motivated, enthusiastic and have the potential to develop excellent leadership, influencing and communications skills.
  • Be able to work in a variety of different teams from site to office based and be willing to travel to multiple locations in the North West. You may also need to be flexible with working hours at times.
  • Geographical flexibility across the North West is essential as you will need to travel to different sites (Warrington, Manchester, Blackburn, Fazakerley)
  • An assessment centre, which will take place between 2nd - 5th December 2025 in Leigh, Lancashire. In person attendance is essential.
  • As an Operational Future Leader, you’ll enjoy structured placements across various areas like Treatment and Network Operations, County System Performance and our Central Integrated Control Centre, giving you a comprehensive view of our operations and preparing you to lead one of our teams.
  • You’ll learn to think strategically to drive our organisation’s growth, essential for your future success
  • Have good written and interpersonal skills.
  • subject to time restriction and providing valid receipt
  • Have a full UK Drivers licence when the scheme starts (Sep 2026)
Benefits
  • The scheme offers fantastic learning and development opportunities through structured placements, formal training, creative innovation challenges and a robust support network, helping you build a successful career in a major utility company.
  • Online tests
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Interview process
  • online application form
  • online tests
  • ms teams interview
  • assessment centre (2‑5 dec 2025, leigh, lancashire)
Visa Sponsorship
  • role not eligible for visa sponsorship (per current immigration guidelines)
Security clearance
  • pre‑employment checks required before appointment
  • satisfactory check from dbs/disclosure scotland needed
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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