Junior Project Manager Intern

To apply for this role, you will need to be a penultimate year student on course to achieve a 2:1 in Project Management, Engineering, or a scientific or construction-related subject. Alternatively, you will have tangible experience in Project Management alongside another suitable degree.

You will also need:

• A full UK driving licence as the role involves travel between project sites. This must be secured by May 2027 at the latest to allow the relevant screening to be completed as part of onboarding.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
• A positive approach to learning, adapting and contributing in a dynamic environment.
• Technical awareness and competence to understand and manage project requirements, alongside commercial awareness to navigate contract management and financial aspects of projects.
• Excellent team-working skills and an interest in working with people from different professional backgrounds.

Salary: At least £25,950 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Lingley Mere, Warrington
Hours: 37 hours per week

By joining us on our internship programme, 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 so you can develop the skills you need to progress your career, while making a real contribution to the communities we serve.

You might enter our organisation as an intern, but one thing's for sure: if you perform well, you may well be leaving with a graduate offer before you've even returned to university.

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.

Salary of at least £25,950 per annum (pro rata)

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)

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.

Our Project Management teams are at the heart of delivering United Utilities' largest ever investment programme. Working across water, wastewater and environmental improvement projects, you'll help deliver projects that improve customer service, strengthen resilience and create a more sustainable future for the North West.

• Reviewing project progress of key business deliverables
• Assisting project teams to manage time, cost, quality and safety
• Linking with construction and commissioning teams to monitor progress of tasks
• Getting involved and aiding delivery challenges across the portfolio
• Delivering first class service for our customers