Senior Project Manager (Regulation and Compliance)

Actively Reviewing the Applications

United Utilities

India Full-Time On-site

Posted 1 day ago • Apply by June 14, 2026

Job Description

Location: Warrington (Hybrid 3 days per week onsite)

Employer: United Utilities

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

💧 Shape the future of water for the North West

At United Utilities, our purpose is simple but powerful: to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West. As a FTSE 100 organisation serving millions of customers every day, we’re committed to protecting the environment, supporting the regional economy and creating long‑term value for our communities.

And we’ve got a lot to offer in return.

The role

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager (Regulation & Compliance) to play pivotal roles in delivering some of the most strategically important programmes in the business. This is a chance to work at the heart of a highly regulated industry, shaping submissions and programmes that influence the future of water services across the region. We are expanding our team in response to a shifting regulatory landscape, with Ofwat introducing new reopener submission requirements that drive an increased need for robust planning and expert programme delivery.

You’ll lead complex, multi‑strand projects including major regulatory submissions such as Price Review, WRMP, DWMP, DRMP and other high‑profile regulatory deliverables.

This is not an IT or construction PM role it’s a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in regulatory environments, can navigate ambiguity, and enjoys bringing structure, governance and clarity to large, multi disciplinary programmes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Leadership & Delivery

Define, plan and deliver multiple strategic projects to agreed time, cost and quality standards.
Own project plans end‑to‑end, managing change, risk and dependencies with confidence.
Ensure governance is followed and decision‑makers have the right information at the right time.

Regulatory Programme Management

Lead the planning and delivery of regulatory submissions (e.g., Price Review, WRMP, DWMP, DRMP).
Coordinate large groups of contributors sometimes high volumes of stakeholders ensuring alignment, quality and timely delivery.
Prepare and quality‑assure documentation for regulators, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Stakeholder & Team Leadership

Build strong relationships with internal teams, senior leaders and regulatory bodies.
Provide matrix leadership across cross functional teams, ensuring clarity, accountability and momentum.
Communicate progress, risks and issues with confidence and clarity.

Assurance, Governance & Compliance

Apply recognised project methodologies (PRINCE2, APM or equivalent).
Lead assurance activities to ensure deliverables meet regulatory and internal standards.
Drive consistency of approach across the business, embedding best practice.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who can operate at pace in a complex, regulated environment someone who is structured, resilient and able to bring clarity where there is ambiguity.

You’ll ideally have:

PRINCE2, APM or equivalent experience (or commitment to achieve).
A strong track record delivering large, multi‑disciplinary projects in regulated environments.
Experience working with sensitive or confidential information.
Understanding of business analysis tools and how to apply them to complex problems.
Experience in audit, assurance or governance within regulatory programmes.
Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
The ability to engage and coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
Flexibility, resilience and adaptability essential to thrive in a fast‑moving regulatory landscape.

Experience from sectors such as utilities, telecoms, energy, transport, government or other regulated industries would be highly beneficial.

Why Join Us?

At UU, you’re not just doing a job you’re making a difference. You’ll enjoy a range of benefits that reflect your value and contribution:

26 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + 8 bank holidays
Up to 14% employer pension contribution
Performance‑related bonus (up to 10.5%)
Company‑funded healthcare plan
Discounts on gyms, wellness apps, EV schemes and more
Enhanced parental leave
Sharebuy scheme
A culture that supports growth, wellbeing and flexibility

💬 Ready to shape the future of water?

If you’re a confident, structured and collaborative project leader with experience in regulated environments and you’re excited by the idea of influencing major programmes that shape the future of the North West we’d love to hear from you.