Rainwater Management Graduate

Who are United Utilities? United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. From 2025-2030 we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North West in 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North West stronger, greener, and healthier. Whatever area of our business your interests lie in, our 3-year graduate programme will give you first-class training and support, together with an in-depth understanding of your chosen business area – so that you can develop the skills you need to progress your career as you make a real contribution to the communities we serve. You might enter our scheme as a graduate, but one thing's for sure, before long you'll be heading into your next role as a technical, operational or people leader. Working in the North West means there's a lot of ground to cover. You could have the opportunity to work in the heart of the Lake District, or you could sample a taste of city life. As well as our main office in Warrington we also recruit for a variety of roles based across the North West; we have 575 wastewater treatment works and 96 water treatment works in areas from Crewe in Cheshire to Carlisle in Cumbria. Whichever scheme you join, you’ll be at the heart of bringing innovation and positive change to the water industry. Ready to flow into your future with us? The Role Join United Utilities as a Rainwater Management Graduate and play a key part in building a stronger, greener and healthier North West. We are a team that is passionate about the environment and managing rainwater and through this role you will be able to drive the changes needed to support our goals. You will be joining the team at a pivotal moment, working on and influencing multi-million-pound programmes, including the Advanced WINEP and Climate Resilience, to deliver greener, resilient, nature-based solutions for managing rainwater across the North West. You will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from our specialist Rainwater Management team, where you will develop and refine your skills in strategic planning, technical feasibility, project management and delivery. Check out our Rainwater Management page to learn more about the great work that we do - Rainwater Management | United Utilities - Corporate Start living your future today! What will I be doing? You will be helping with the development and delivery of rainwater management schemes (e.g. Sustainable Drainage Systems, Natural Flood Management) across the North West. As part of this, your work will include: Carrying out feasibility assessments and data analysis with tools such as GIS (ArcMap, QGIS) and Alteryx. Writing business plans and technical reports. Attending a range of meetings and working groups. Visiting sites for rainwater management schemes and assessing them for opportunities, risks and constraints. Developing good rapport with all stakeholders, both within United Utilities and externally, such as contractors, statutory bodies, environmental charities and customers. Presenting high quality outputs to stakeholders through the use of PowerPoint and dashboards. And much more! You will also have numerous opportunities for CPD development, including specialist training activities, attending conferences, webinars, volunteering days and more. What do I need to be successful? We are looking for someone with a strong willingness to learn and interest in professional growth, with an open mindset to new greener ways of working. We require our graduates to have a minimum 2:1 degree. Subjects that we are most interested in include STEM, Environmental, Sustainability, Geography, Architecture, Town or Development Planning or similar. You will need excellent report writing skills and have experience using GIS and/or alternative analytical tools, such as coding or Alteryx. You will also need: Great team-working skills – demonstrate the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, valuing the contribution of others. Strong communication – present technical information to various audiences including non-technical, which is key to stakeholder/ cross-disciplinary engagement. Excellent time management – work under pressure towards deadlines and adapt to change when new priorities come in. Creative problem solving – challenge traditional ways of working and find creative but practical solutions to overcome problems. Additional Information Additional Information Our recruitment process requires you to complete: An Online application form Online tests An in-person interview and presentation Please note that you must be available to attend an in-person recruitment stage during the period 17th November – 19th December We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your recruitment journey, please let us know. Application deadline: 13th October 2025 – please apply early as deadlines are subject to change Based on current immigration guidelines this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship Why choose United Utilities for your graduate journey? Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive starting salary of £31,250 which is reviewed each year and will increase annually throughout your graduate scheme, 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 days after four years), plus bank holidays. Up to £500 reimbursed towards driving lessons and test which can be backdated*. Our benefits package includes private healthcare, discounted gym membership, flexible holidays, and an award-winning pension scheme. *subject to time restriction and providing valid receipt

Location: Warrington, Cheshire, GB

Posted Date: 9/19/2025