Project Administrator

At United Utilities, we\’re building a future that\’s stronger, greener, and healthier – and we want you to be part of it. As we enter AMP8, our Energy & Carbon Team is growing to meet the challenge of delivering resilient, efficient, and sustainable energy services across our operations. We\’re investing over £60 million to enhance our high and low voltage infrastructure, improve energy security, ensure accurate billing, and unlock energy efficiency opportunities. Our work supports teams across Water, Wastewater, and Bioresources – enabling them to deliver exceptional service to our communities and protect the environment we all share. We\’re a collaborative, purpose-driven team that values innovation, accountability, and mutual support. If you\’re looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, this is your opportunity.

Responsibilities

• As a Project Administrator, you\’ll play a pivotal role in helping us deliver critical capital projects and programmes. You\’ll be a trusted partner to the Energy & Carbon Team, ensuring smooth coordination, accurate financial tracking, and clear communication across stakeholders. Your proactive mindset and attention to detail will help us stay on track and deliver results that make a difference.
• Managing purchase orders and supporting financial reporting
• Tracking and reconciling project costs in SAP
• Journaling and allocating costs to the correct programmes
• Monitoring payments and ensuring timely processing
• Coordinating project updates and supporting delivery teams
• Preparing meeting materials: agendas, minutes, presentations, and briefing packs
• Organising meetings and managing logistics
• Supporting senior leaders with ad-hoc administrative tasks
• Maintaining documentation and ensuring visibility of risks, actions, and decisions
• Managing programme files and collaboration spaces (e.g., SharePoint)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SAP and managing – raising purchase orders
• Experience tracking costs and managing financial processes
• Confidence using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Previous experience in a project support, coordination, or administration role
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Work experience as a Project Administrator, Project Coordinator or similar role
• A self-motivated individual with the ability to work with Senior stakeholders

Role Details

• Salary: £28,849
• Work Type: Hybrid
• Job Location: Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
• Role Type: Permanent
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Working Hours: 37.0 Hours per Week

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
• 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
• 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
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

United Utilities\’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.