Developer Engineer
United Utilities
Assess and guide developers on site drainage proposals to ensure compliance with standards and UU requirements.
10 days ago ago
£48,979 - £48,979
Intermediate (4-7 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
design approval
plan review
technical coordination
project management
process improvement
stakeholder liaison
- Ensuring that consistent quality responses are given to customers
- Assisting the Wastewater Developer Services Managers in implementing business initiatives and objectives to meet the company goals
- Approving developer designs for proposed diversion of existing public sewer assets where developers are permitted to divert sewer assets
- Carrying out detailed liaison with other UU departments, customers and other external bodies. Ensuring projects are developed in accordance with legal requirements, Health and Safety, company policy, and departmental procedures and standards.
- You will be responsible for reviewing proposed plans for site drainage & work with developers to ensure their proposals do not have a detrimental impact on our existing assets & serviceability as well as approving designs submitted by developers for proposed sewers for adoption and associated diverted sewers.
- Managing a busy workload and ensuring the progress of identified projects against industry leading D-Mex customer service levels.
- Assisting in the development of processes, procedures and techniques to improve the efficiency of the department and to help establish the relationships and service level agreements with our customers, including other UU Departments.
- Providing a technical, and or co-ordination role for aspects of developer's proposals with respect to Sewer Requisitions.
What you bring
time management
wastewater
customer service
regulatory knowledge
technical degree
communication
- Effective time management and ability to plan and implement work to meet deadlines and quality requirements
- Knowledge of UUW wastewater services and thorough understanding of the wider UUW business, together with detailed understanding of the wastewater network, its properties, technical parameters and associated company policy, procedures and specifications.
- Highly developed customer service skills & previous experience in dealing with customers and/or external bodies.
- This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship
- Knowledge of regulatory obligations in relation to wastewater services
- HNC or degree in a technical discipline or substantial relevant industry experience.
- Knowledge of the legislation relating to the adoption of wastewater assets
- Highly developed interpersonal skills; including excellent written and oral communication and negotiation skills.
- A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
- Salary Finance
- Mental health first aiders
- MORE Choices flexible benefits
- Wealth at Work courses
- EVolve Car Scheme
- MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
- Deals and discounts
- Enhanced parental leave schemes
- A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
- 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
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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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