Project Designer- United Utilities.

United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. Our purpose is to provide great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West. Our business model enables us to deliver on our purpose both now and into the future

Reed on behalf of United Utilities are recruiting for contract Project Designers, to be based out of their Warrington offices in a Hybrid position.

Company: United Utilities

Location: Hybrid- 50% Warrington/Site/ 50% WFH

Job Title: Project Designer

Contract Length: 6 months rolling

Day rate: £202.61 PAYE Or £265.59 Umbrella

Job Purpose

You will be part of a team ensuring the design of Water Network projects, namely Internal Diversions, PMV/Meter, MMI’s, Pumping Stations, Mains Renewal, Air Valve Replacements and Reservoir’s. You will have to ensure the projects are developed to agreed standards and levels of Service. The team is also responsible for delivering the Regional Pressure Optimisation Project.

The Designer is part of the team responsible for project design for schemes generated internally by Water/Wastewater customers. The team is responsible for the generation of approximately 400+ designs and estimates per annum to the value of £4m+.

The role is responsible for the design of individual projects within Clean Water Networks.

Job Accountabilities

• The design development of Internal Diversions, PMV/Meter, MMI’s, Pumping Station, Mains Renewal, Air Valve Replacement, Reservoir’s projects throughout the region.
• Maintaining and updating the Water Network Design Sharepoint Site and JIRA.
• Liaison with Construction Partner to identify and resolve potential construction issues. Smooth transition from design to construction.
• Responsible for the maintenance and implementation of changes to policy, systems, procedures and technical developments.
• Fulfil the Designer’s duties under the CDM Regulations 2015, where applicable.
• To assist the Design Manager in promoting business initiatives and objectives.
• John Sutton Warrington- Hybrid- 2 days/site visits
• Ensure that Water Network Design projects meet the company design standards and policies, as well as regulatory requirements/timescales.
• Provide technical advice and support - to both the internal and - in respect of project designs and site requirements.
• Provide flexible support in the event of customer impacting incidents.
• Ability to progress schemes from initial enquiry through design/estimating and release for construction.
• Instigate/facilitate pre-design meetings in accordance with the 'Non-Core Process’.
• Provide support and guidance to team members
• Attend pre-construction meetings where required and work closely with the Performance Engineers during the construction phases of projects to manage the "change control" and revisions to designs.
• Work closely with the UU Commercial team to understand the least cost options and most efficient application of pipeline replacement techniques.

Knowledge and Skills

• An understanding of the company’s relationships with its Regulators.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, and extensive experience of communications with internal customers and Construction Partners.
• A democratic and flexible approach.
• An ability to manage and promote design process change.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of competence in interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills.
• A thorough understanding of Water Networks.
• Fully competent in producing an Auto-Cad drawing to support each scheme.
• Fully competent in the use of Microsoft office, Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Driving License essential.
• Produce a PCI document in accordance with CDM 2015 requirements.

Please forward an up to date CV to be considered for this role.