Deployed Process Engineer (Water) in Warrington

Join United Utilities as a vital part of our area deployed engineering team who provide day to day engineering services to our operational assets within Merseyside operational county area. Reporting daily to the County Engineering Manager. Bring your adaptable, solution‑focused approach to deliver expert process engineering support that drives the sustainable management and innovation of water treatment processes. You will collaborate closely with internal teams—Production Managers, Technical Officers, Controllers, Area Managers, Risk Managers, Project Engineers—and external partners including Strategic Solution and Design Development teams, ensuring best‑in‑class service and operational excellence. This role offers a dynamic on‑the‑ground County Engineering deployment, supporting operational teams across United Utilities’ five‑county service area. You will manage your workload with autonomy and prioritize quality to ensure that vital water infrastructure projects meet safety, environmental, and performance standards.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Ensure strict compliance with United Utilities’ water industry standards, company policies, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems within your team.
• An ability to influence technical solutions across a geographical operational area.
• Identify and elevate risks impacting quality, budget, and project timelines to safeguard critical water services.
• Lead your own continued and ongoing professional development to strengthen the process engineering team.
• Represent United Utilities externally to enhance our reputation as a leader in water sector innovation and operational excellence.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Experience in being part of multi‑disciplinary teams in highly technical and commercial environments.
• Experience in working on capital and strategic projects and providing operational support in the water industry or other sectors.
• Understanding of water sector regulations, policies, and technical standards, combined with deep knowledge in specialist process areas such as treatment technologies, water quality, or process optimisation.
• Experience of working with cross‑functional teams and external stakeholders in complex projects.
• Strong self‑awareness and commitment to continual learning within the evolving water industry landscape.
• Excellent technical communicator, capable of tailoring complex water engineering concepts to diverse audiences, from technical experts to community stakeholders.
• The post holder must have knowledge of water processes and hydraulic design; a working knowledge is required of the interfaces with other disciplines.
• The post holder will have experience in data gathering and analysis.
• The post holder will also be able to communicate, to both technical and non‑technical audiences, concepts and ideas regarding the application of particular designs.
• The post holder will have knowledge of water operational environments, operator skill levels and operating cost implications of the proposed engineering solutions.
• The post holder will have an awareness of process and construction risks analysis techniques.
• The post holder will demonstrate a personal commitment and encourage commitment in others to safety in all aspects of work.
• The post holder will be required to work on their own and as a member of a team.
• The ability to write clear, concise, accurate reports and specifications with measurable outputs is important as well as the ability to promote these “best of breed” standards and designs to others.
• The post holder will be based on site within a designated operational area, and will be expected to travel daily across a number of sites.
• Skilled troubleshoot and innovative problem‑solver, with a proactive approach to meeting project milestones and enhancing operational reliability.
• Passionate about driving sustainable water management solutions and supporting United Utilities’ mission to deliver safe, clean water to millions.

Qualifications

• Chemical Engineering degree or equivalent.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.