United Utilities
Regional Delivery Manager (Senior Programme Manager)
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Regional Delivery Manager (Senior Programme Manager)
Regional Delivery Manager (Operating from Cumbria or Lancashire)
As a Regional Delivery Manager, you’ll lead the successful delivery of high-value, complex programmes critical to our mission: providing clean, safe water and protecting the environment for generations to come.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead a regional capital investment programme over £210m in Cumbria.
- Ensure Health and Safety compliance, schedule adherence, and commercial performance.
- Manage budgets, resources, and financial performance across 60+ projects.
- Define and drive the programme vision, goals, and alignment with organisational strategy.
- Establish robust governance and reporting frameworks.
- Lead risk, issue, and dependency management across multiple projects.
- Communicate confidently with senior stakeholders.
- Facilitate seamless post-implementation transitions.
- Champion continuous improvement through post-implementation reviews.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing programme team.
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What we’re looking for
We’re seeking a confident, experienced leader who can bring clarity, structure, and energy to complex programmes.
- Ideally:
- Proven experience in large-scale, high-value programme delivery.
- Professional qualification (e.g., APM membership).
- Track record in managing complex, multi-disciplinary construction infrastructure.
- Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
What we offer
We reward great work with:
- Generous leave: 26–30 days (rising with service) + 8 bank holidays.
- Outstanding pension: Up to 14% employer contribution (21% combined).
- £5,000 car cash allowance.
- Performance bonus (up to 20%), plus recognition awards.
- Private healthcare via our funded scheme.
- Wellbeing perks: Gym discounts, digital fitness access.
- Flexible, hybrid working.
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Why United Utilities?
United Utilities (UU) delivers high-quality water for the North West of England while championing sustainability and inclusion. Ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, we value innovation, diversity, and a supportive workplace.
Join us to: ✅ Lead sustainable projects that benefit communities. ✅ Grow in a progressive, values-driven culture. ✅ Contribute to a #1-ranked inclusive employer.
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