Overview
In this Delivery Manager role, you will lead engineering teams in a fast-paced operational setting to deliver safe, reliable, and effective performance. You will provide technical and people leadership to ensure compliance and continuous improvement within wastewater operations. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to balance operational priorities with engineering requirements. You will grow the team's capability through coaching and by driving improvements, contributing to UU’s mission to deliver great water in a sustainable way. This is a hands-on leadership role at the intersection of engineering and operations.
Pay / Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (30 after 4 years) + 8 bank holidays
- pension scheme up to 14% employer contribution
- up to 10.5% performance-related bonus
- comprehensive healthcare plan
- EVolve Car Scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
Responsibilities
- Provide clear leadership and direction to engineering teams
- Support delivery of safe, reliable and effective engineering performance
- Apply mechanical and/or electrical knowledge to provide technical leadership and challenge
- Collaborate with operational teams and key stakeholders
- Lead in a fast-paced environment, balancing operational priorities and engineering needs
- Build team capability through coaching and effective leadership
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering performance and ways of working
Key requirements
- Strong mechanical and/or electrical engineering background
- Experience in an engineering leadership or management role
- Experience in a fast-paced operational environment
- Understanding of the regulatory and legislative framework surrounding wastewater operations
- Leadership skills with ability to engage, influence and develop others
- Practical understanding of engineering, maintenance and operational challenges
- Ability to work collaboratively across engineering and operational teams
- Proactive approach with confidence to make decisions and drive improvements
- engagement and influence
- collaboration
- proactiveness
- mechanical and/or electrical engineering expertise
- knowledge of wastewater regulatory framework
- operational engineering and maintenance challenges
Delivery Manager Non-Infrastructure in Chester employer: United Utilities
United Utilities is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where commercial professionals can thrive while contributing to vital infrastructure projects that benefit communities across the North West. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and robust career development opportunities, we empower our employees to grow and make a meaningful impact in their roles. Join us to be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation and collaboration.
