Rainwater Management Technical Lead

United Utilities is seeking a Rainwater Management Technical Lead for a permanent, full-time position based in Warrington, UK. The role involves providing design and technical support for rainwater management solutions, including Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Nature Based Solutions (NBS). The company values diversity and offers competitive benefits, including generous leave, a pension scheme, and health care. This position is hybrid, requiring some on-site work.
Salary - Competitive Salary

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

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. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

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 10.5% 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

Job Purpose

To support the Senior Technical Lead in providing Rainwater Management design, technical and specialist drainage related activities at United Utilities.

To support the Senior Technical Lead in driving Rainwater Management solutions into our ways of working, leveraging multiple benefits for the North West and delivering best value for operations and our customers.

To assist the Senior Technical Lead when representing UU on design & technical related activity for a defined programme including capital projects, operational support and strategic studies.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities
• Provide design and technical support for Rainwater Management Solutions, including all Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and Nature Based Solutions (NBS)
• Components can include, but are not limited to; Swales, Rills, Soakaways, Bio-retention systems, Green Roofs, Raingardens, Tree Pits, Ponds and Wetlands, Basins, Infiltration Trenches, Filter Drains, Permeable Paving, Rainwater Harvesting, Reed Beds and Surface Water Separation.
• Through design, maximise the wider environmental benefits green blue solutions can bring including social and economic benefits supporting a Natural Capital approach.
• Champion new innovative design ideas when developing efficient and affordable rainwater management solutions.
• Support the rainwater management Senior Technical Leads to investigate, design and recommend solutions to the business that improve or resolve the management of surface water.
• Explore additional ways for managing rainwater across the system e.g. Rainwater Harvesting to reduce water consumption, Reed Beds to help water quality and Surface water separation to reduce flooding/spills.
• Develop high impact communications to internal and external stakeholders where appropriate.
• May lead a small portfolio of low complexity projects with support from the Senior Technical Leads.
• Support with identification of risks associated with rainwater management proposed changes and escalate issues that may affect project delivery.
• Provide administrative support and design proficiency.
• Assist with the development and management of project documentation.
• Assist in reporting of progress against the individual project deliverables to the appropriate governance group(s).

Technical Skills & Experience
• Experience in delivering projects and providing design/technical support.
• Significant passion to deliver Rainwater Management and green/blue solutions.
• The role holder will possess knowledge of Rainwater Management interventions, including Sustainable drainage expertise (SuDS) & Nature Based Solutions (NBS), but also an understanding of Drainage, Flood Risk and the Water Industry in general.
• Understanding of the multi-disciplinary roles and activities required to deliver Rainwater Management in the Water industry, including but not limited too; Landscape architecture, Earth Sciences including Geotechnical and Physical Geography, Hydrology, Ecology, Modelling, Civils, Hydraulics, Environmental Planning, Drainage, Flood Risk, Natural Flood Management (NFM) & Water Quality.
• Proven communication skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to influence and persuade decisions at a project level internally and also externally with partners such as local authorities and regulators.
• Highly numerate and able to demonstrate best value and wider environmental benefits for Rainwater Management projects.

This role may not be eligible for the visa sponsorship

Qualifications
• Degree or equivalent qualification in an environmental or relevant technical discipline.

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.