United Utilities

United Utilities Graduate Facilities Management Surveyor role supporting building operations, property and asset management, compliance, contract management, sustainability and workplace improvement projects.Every day, we deliver one of life's most essential services to millions of people across the North West. From providing safe, high-quality drinking water to protecting the environment and supporting thriving communities, the work we do matters. We're now in the second year of our £16.5 billion investment programme, one of the largest transformation programmes in our history.  It's an exciting time to join us as we improve our services, enhance environmental performance, embrace innovation and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.  There's more to us than just great water. We are where purpose flows.What you can expect as a graduate in the Facilities Management (FM) & Accommodation team:The FM & Accommodation team is responsible for managing and maintaining United Utilities' offices, operational sites and workplaces across the North West, ensuring our buildings are safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose, enabling colleagues to deliver essential services to our customers every day.We work across a diverse property estate, delivering facilities management services including building maintenance, health and safety compliance, energy management, sustainability initiatives, contract management and workplace improvements. The team plays a key role in supporting United Utilities' operational performance, environmental commitments and employee wellbeing.As part of United Utilities' three-year Graduate Programme, you'll gain valuable experience within a dynamic and collaborative Property Services team. The team are trusted advisors to the business, helping to create safe, sustainable and efficient workplaces while ensuring our assets deliver long-term value.As a Graduate Facilities Management Surveyor, you will work alongside experienced professionals, developing your knowledge across a broad range of facilities management disciplines. You'll gain hands-on experience in building operations, contract management, compliance, asset management, workspace planning, sustainability and project delivery.No two days are the same. You'll enjoy a varied role combining office-based work with site visits across our estate, giving you exposure to a wide range of buildings and facilities management challenges. During your final year, you'll take on increased responsibility and have the opportunity to lead your own projects and areas of work.We'll support your professional development through structured training, mentoring and industry-recognised qualifications such as IWFM Professional Qualification leading to CIWFM or RICS Facilities Management APC leading to MRICS, helping you build a successful and rewarding career in Facilities Management.What you’ll be getting stuck into day to day:Supporting Facilities Management Surveyors with the management and maintenance of United Utilities' buildings and workplaces.Monitoring building compliance and statutory obligations, helping to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.Working with contractors and suppliers to coordinate maintenance activities and facilities services.Producing reports and performance dashboards covering facilities management activities, costs, energy performance and service delivery.Supporting sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives across the property portfolio.Assisting with workplace improvement projects, space utilisation reviews and refurbishment programmes.Using property and facilities management systems to maintain accurate asset, maintenance and compliance records.Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to deliver excellent facilities management services.What you’ll bring to the team:To apply for this role, you will need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a 2:1 degree in Facilities Management, Building Surveying, Property Management, Construction Management, Real Estate, Estate Management or a related discipline.You will also need:A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle, as the role involves travel between sites. This must be obtained by May 2027 to enable completion of the required onboarding checks.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning, with the ability to adapt and contribute in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical and IT skills, with the ability to interrogate data, produce reports, and support the development of performance dashboards.Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail when managing property, asset and compliance information.A collaborative mindset and an interest in working alongside colleagues from a range of professional disciplines.A genuine interest in facilities management, workplace environments, sustainability and building performance, with a desire to develop a career in the profession.Why join United Utilities as a Graduate?By joining us on our 3-year graduate scheme, you'll not only get first-class training and support, but we'll also provide you with an in-depth understanding of your business area, ultimately giving you the confidence, skills and knowledge required to become one of our future operational, technical or people leaders, driving meaningful change. What's in it for you?We know that delivering a great service starts with supporting you, our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both at work and outside of it.Starting salary of at least £32,250 + £2,000 welcome bonusAnnual pay increase and bonus (subject to performance)26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 4 years + bank holidaysEnhanced maternity and paternity leave policiesUp to 14% employer pension contributionAccess to colleague wellbeing programmes and dedicated mentors who will support you whilst on schemeWe’ll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests to help get you on the roadOur commitment to opportunity for allWe're committed to creating a workplace where you feel you can belong and can succeed. Our colleague networks play an important role in this, these are;GeneQ – supporting gender equality, parents and carersMulti-Cultural & FaithLGBTQ+Armed ForcesAbility – supporting colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditionsWe recommend that you are open and honest with us throughout the process and make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you may require.

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United Utilities Ecology Graduate role supporting ecological surveys, habitat assessments, biodiversity protection and environmental management across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.About usEvery day, we deliver one of life's most essential services to millions of people across the North West. From providing safe, high-quality drinking water to protecting the environment and supporting thriving communities, the work we do matters. We're now in the second year of our £16.5 billion investment programme, one of the largest transformation programmes in our history. It's an exciting time to join us as we improve our services, enhance environmental performance, embrace innovation and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.There's more to us than just great water. We are where purpose flows. What you can expect being a graduate in the Planning, Landscape, Ecology and Access teamAs part of our Planning, Landscape, Ecology and Access team, you'll play an important role in helping United Utilities deliver major investment projects while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Working alongside experienced ecologists, planners, landscape architects and environmental specialists, you'll support projects across our operational area, helping to ensure biodiversity, protected species, habitats and wider environmental considerations are embedded throughout project development and delivery. The team is central to our commitment to improving environmental performance, achieving sustainability objectives and delivering positive outcomes for nature and local communities.As an Ecology Graduate, you'll support ecological assessments and environmental surveys that enable the safe and compliant delivery of capital investment projects. You will work with colleagues, consultants, contractors and regulators to identify ecological constraints and opportunities, helping to ensure projects meet environmental legislation, policy requirements and best practice standards. Through a combination of fieldwork, technical assessment and stakeholder engagement, you'll develop a broad range of ecological and environmental skills while contributing to projects that make a positive difference across the North West. What you’ll be getting stuck into day to day:• Supporting the delivery of ecological surveys, habitat assessments and environmental studies across a wide range of water and wastewater projects.• Assisting with the identification and management of ecological constraints, including protected species, priority habitats and Biodiversity Net Gain requirements.• Working alongside experienced ecologists and project teams to ensure environmental risks are identified and appropriately managed throughout project development and construction.• Helping to review ecological reports, mitigation proposals and environmental management plans produced by consultants and contractors.• Developing strong working relationships with internal teams and external organisations, including Natural England, local planning authorities, the Environment Agency and conservation stakeholders.• Supporting site visits and occasional field surveys to gain practical experience of ecological assessment and environmental management.• Representing the ecology team at project meetings and community engagement events, helping communicate environmental considerations to a range of audiences.• Developing the skills, knowledge and experience required to progress towards professional membership and chartership with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), supported by structured training, mentoring and project experience.• Working collaboratively with the wider graduate network while building your knowledge of the water industry, natural environment and sustainable infrastructure delivery. What you’ll bring to the team:• A passion for ecology, biodiversity conservation and the natural environment, with an awareness of current environmental challenges.• A degree in Ecology OR other relevant qualification in Environmental Science, Biological Sciences, Conservation, Zoology, Environmental Management or a related discipline.• An understanding of UK wildlife legislation, protected species and habitat conservation principles.• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical information to different audiences.• The ability to build positive relationships and work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.• A proactive approach to learning, problem solving and managing your own workload. • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks effectively.• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to obtain one, as the role may involve travel to sites across the North West. Why join United Utilities as a Graduate?By joining us on our 3-year graduate scheme, you'll not only get first-class training and support, but we'll also provide you with an in-depth understanding of your business area, ultimately giving you the confidence, skills and knowledge required to become one of our future operational, technical or people leaders, driving meaningful change.What's in it for you?We know that delivering a great service starts with supporting you, our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both at work and outside of it. Starting salary of at least £32,250 + £2,000 welcome bonus26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 4 years + bank holidaysEnhanced maternity and paternity leave policiesUp to 14% employer pension contributionAccess to colleague wellbeing programmes and dedicated mentors who will support you whilst on schemeWe’ll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests to help to get you on the roadOur commitment to opportunity for allWe're committed to creating a workplace where you feel you can belong and can succeed.  Our colleague networks play an important role in this, these are;GeneQ – supporting gender equality, parents and carersMulti-Cultural & FaithLGBTQ+Armed ForcesAbility – supporting colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditionsWe recommend that you are open and honest with us throughout the process and make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you may require. Rest assured, we don't use AI to screen your application at any stage of the process. A real person will review your application.To ensure a fair recruitment process, we ask that you apply for only one Graduate role per recruitment year. Take a look at all our opportunities and apply for the one that interests you most. Key dates to considerApplications close on 21st October 2026.

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United Utilities Water Demand Graduate role using large-scale data analysis, modelling and visualisation to understand customer water usage and develop solutions that reduce water demand.About usEvery day, we deliver one of life's most essential services to millions of people across the North West. From providing safe, high-quality drinking water to protecting the environment and supporting thriving communities, the work we do matters. We're now in the second year of our £16.5 billion investment programme, one of the largest transformation programmes in our history. It's an exciting time to join us as we improve our services, enhance environmental performance, embrace innovation and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.There's more to us than just great water. We are where purpose flows. What you can expect being a graduate in the Water Demand teamPurpose: This role will be central to understanding water use in the North West and how we as a company can work with customers to reduce it by 9% by 2030.Development: We are fitting one million smart meters by 2030 providing billions of meter reads a year. We need skilled data analysts to do cutting edge data analysis within Azure DataBricks to deliver water saving benefit at scale.Responsibility: You will lead on exploring real life problems through data and working with the wider business to implement solutions that deliver real water saving impact. What you’ll be getting stuck into day to day:• Helping drive digital transformation by using data to innovate and improve our water saving processes• Turning large sets of data into clear takeaways and actionable insights• Creating models and visualisations to support our strategies and daily operations.• Finding ways to improve our services, making them more efficient and effective• Taking on real life challenges whilst working as part of a team What you’ll bring to the team:• To excel in thinking for yourself and problem solving• To take the lead and own work• To be data driven (with a good working knowledge of SQL / python or similar)• To be highly analytical and confident analysing data at scale• To be a great communicator• Preferably a 2:1 degree in a numerical discipline Why join United Utilities as a Graduate?By joining us on our 3-year graduate scheme, you'll not only get first-class training and support, but we'll also provide you with an in-depth understanding of your business area, ultimately giving you the confidence, skills and knowledge required to become one of our future operational, technical or people leaders, driving meaningful change.What's in it for you?We know that delivering a great service starts with supporting you, our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both at work and outside of it. Starting salary of at least £32,250 + £2,000 welcome bonus26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 4 years + bank holidaysEnhanced maternity and paternity leave policiesUp to 14% employer pension contributionAccess to colleague wellbeing programmes and dedicated mentors who will support you whilst on schemeWe’ll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests to help to get you on the roadOur commitment to opportunity for allWe're committed to creating a workplace where you feel you can belong and can succeed.  Our colleague networks play an important role in this, these are;GeneQ – supporting gender equality, parents and carersMulti-Cultural & FaithLGBTQ+Armed ForcesAbility – supporting colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditionsWe recommend that you are open and honest with us throughout the process and make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you may require. Rest assured, we don't use AI to screen your application at any stage of the process. A real person will review your application.To ensure a fair recruitment process, we ask that you apply for only one Graduate role per recruitment year. Take a look at all our opportunities and apply for the one that interests you most. Key dates to considerApplications close on 21st October 2026.

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United Utilities Graduate Buyer role supporting procurement, sourcing, supplier and contract management, spend analysis and responsible purchasing across the business.About usEvery day, we deliver one of life's most essential services to millions of people across the North West. From providing safe, high-quality drinking water to protecting the environment and supporting thriving communities, the work we do matters. We're now in the second year of our £16.5 billion investment programme, one of the largest transformation programmes in our history.  It's an exciting time to join us as we improve our services, enhance environmental performance, embrace innovation and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.There's more to us than just great water. We are where purpose flows.What you can expect being a graduate in the Commercial teamAs a Graduate Buyer in our Commercial team, you'll help ensure United Utilities secures the goods, services and partnerships needed to deliver vital services across the Northwest. Working closely with colleagues and suppliers, you'll build commercial expertise, develop strong stakeholder management skills and gain exposure to a wide range of procurement activities. Supported by experienced mentors, you'll contribute to projects that drive efficiency, innovation and sustainability, helping us deliver great value for our customers while supporting our long-term business strategy and environmental ambitions.What you’ll be getting stuck into day to day:Supporting sourcing and procurement activities to help secure goods and services that deliver value for money.Analysing spend, supplier and market data to identify opportunities for cost savings, efficiency improvements and innovation.Supporting contract management activities to ensure suppliers meet agreed service, quality and sustainability standards.Developing your commercial awareness by monitoring market trends, risks and opportunities within key supply categories.Contributing to United Utilities' sustainability and social value goals by supporting responsible sourcing and ethical procurement practices.What you’ll bring to the team:A degree (or predicted degree) in any subject, along with a passion for building a career in procurement and commercial management.Strong analytical skills with the ability to review information, identify trends and make informed recommendations.Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to build relationships and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.The confidence to work through challenges, adapt to change and remain resilient in a fast-paced environment.A proactive and curious mindset, always looking for ways to challenge the norm and drive continuous improvement.Why join United Utilities as a Graduate?By joining us on our 3-year graduate scheme, you'll not only get first-class training and support, but we'll also provide you with an in-depth understanding of your business area, ultimately giving you the confidence, skills and knowledge required to become one of our future operational, technical or people leaders, driving meaningful change.What's in it for you?We know that delivering a great service starts with supporting you, our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both at work and outside of it. Starting salary of at least £32,250 + £2,000 welcome bonus26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 4 years + bank holidaysEnhanced maternity and paternity leave policiesUp to 14% employer pension contributionAccess to colleague wellbeing programmes and dedicated mentors who will support you whilst on schemeWe’ll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests to help to get you on the roadOur commitment to opportunity for allWe're committed to creating a workplace where you feel you can belong and can succeed.  Our colleague networks play an important role in this, these are;GeneQ – supporting gender equality, parents and carersMulti-Cultural & FaithLGBTQ+Armed ForcesAbility – supporting colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditionsWe recommend that you are open and honest with us throughout the process and make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you may require. Rest assured, we don't use AI to screen your application at any stage of the process. A real person will review your application.To ensure a fair recruitment process, we ask that you apply for only one Graduate role per recruitment year. Take a look at all our opportunities and apply for the one that interests you most. Key dates to consider:Applications close on 21st October 2026.

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United Utilities Asset Management Graduate role focused on environmental planning, regulation, sustainability and long-term management of water and wastewater assets.Every day, we deliver one of life's most essential services to millions of people across the North West. From providing safe, high-quality drinking water to protecting the environment and supporting thriving communities, the work we do matters. We're now in the second year of our £16.5 billion investment programme, one of the largest transformation programmes in our history.  It's an exciting time to join us as we improve our services, enhance environmental performance, embrace innovation and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.   There's more to us than just great water. We are where purpose flows. What you can expect being a graduate in the Asset Management team:As a graduate in our Asset Management team, you'll gain hands-on experience across a range of environmental disciplines, working alongside experts to help shape United Utilities' response to environmental challenges. Through a variety of placements, you'll build a broad understanding of the water sector, environmental regulation and long-term environmental planning while developing the skills and experience needed for a successful professional career.What you’ll be getting stuck into day to day:Contributing to long-term environmental planning and strategy, helping us prepare for future challenges and opportunities;Working with environmental specialists to understand how we meet our commitments and regulatory obligations across our services to customers and the environment;Developing your knowledge of environmental legislation and learning how regulation influences the work we do every day;Collaborating with colleagues from operational, engineering and planning teams to understand how environmental considerations shape business decisions; andWorking alongside fellow graduates and experienced professionals to develop your technical expertise, professional skills and industry knowledgeWhat you’ll bring to the team:A 2:1 degree preferably in an environmental planning, geography or science-based degree, however we are open to degrees outside of this if you can demonstrate the below points.  All candidates should have:A genuine interest in the environment and a curiosity about how water, wastewater and the natural world are connected;Enthusiasm for learning about the water sector, environmental regulation and the role utilities play in protecting and enhancing the environment;Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with a wide range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders;A collaborative mindset and the ability to build positive working relationships across diverse teams;Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to tackle new challenges and think creatively;The ability to work independently, take ownership of your development and make the most of new opportunities;Flexibility and a willingness to embrace different placements, projects and experiences throughout the graduate programme.A full UK driving licence by the time that the programme startsWhy join United Utilities as a Graduate?By joining us on our 3-year graduate scheme, you'll not only get first-class training and support, but we'll also provide you with an in-depth understanding of your business area, ultimately giving you the confidence, skills and knowledge required to become one of our future operational, technical or people leaders, driving meaningful change.What's in it for you?We know that delivering a great service starts with supporting you, our people. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to help you thrive both at work and outside of it.Starting salary of at least £32,250 + £2,000 welcome bonus plus an annual pay reviewAnnual pay increase and bonus (subject to performance) 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after 4 years + bank holidaysEnhanced maternity and paternity leave policiesUp to 14% employer pension contributionAccess to colleague wellbeing programmes and dedicated mentors who will support you whilst on schemeWe’ll contribute up to £500 towards driving lessons and tests to help to get you on the roadOur commitment to opportunity for allWe're committed to creating a workplace where you feel you can belong and can succeed. Our colleague networks play an important role in this, these are;GeneQ – supporting gender equality, parents and carersMulti-Cultural & FaithLGBTQ+Armed ForcesAbility – supporting colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditionsWe recommend that you are open and honest with us throughout the process and make us aware of any reasonable adjustments you may require.To ensure a fair recruitment process, we ask that you apply for only one Graduate role per recruitment year. Take a look at all our opportunities and apply for the one that interests you most.Application deadline: 21st October 2026 – please apply early as deadlines are subject to change  

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