Role Details

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 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, fostering a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values, and business model to fulfill our mission. By setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers, and communities. Whether working with a team that shares your vision or joining a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organization 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 contribution.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, increasing to 30 days after four years of service, plus 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, plus recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit offering 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

The successful candidate will be responsible for centralised management and coordination of the energy metering and connections function within the UU Energy Team. This includes managing the performance of UUW fiscal electricity meters for existing HH and NHH supplies, overseeing UUW sub-metering system performance, and managing new/upgrades for electricity connections in collaboration with the wider business, including CEC and Electrical Infrastructure Teams.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Manage energy replacement programmes, prioritising based on funding, contractor resources, and metering/reading issues.
• Report on meter issues, queries, and replacements, including risk escalation and forecasting future workload demands.
• Manage the completion, submission, and tracking of grid applications on behalf of UUW.
• Develop and oversee grid application processes and management systems.
• Support resource allocation for sub-metering performance, prioritising remedial work, and directing resources to address faults or non-working sub-meters.