Construction Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Warrington, United Kingdom Reed Talent Solutions Full time

About us

United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality 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 are proud to be ranked #11 in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation 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 value contribution. These include:

  • A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays
  • A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
  • A 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
  • A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme

Our projects are designed to be environmentally and socially responsible and will offer you opportunities to develop. It’s an exciting time to become a part of our overall delivery structure as our capital programme increases significantly over the next five years. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you.

The role

In the role of Construction Coordinator, your duties include maintaining adherence to the UU SACRED principles (Safety, Authorisation, Customer, Right First Time, Environmental and Drinking Water) rules throughout the project’s Deliver phase. Additionally, you will be responsible for the onsite client management of the Contractor to ensure we spend customers’ money wisely.

You will serve as the primary UU point of escalation for both internal and external stakeholder issues arising from the construction works on low risk, non-complex works. On these projects you will be the key interface between the Project and UU Operations, acting as person Co-ordinating the Work under the UU Work Authorisation procedure. Furthermore, you may be named as the supervisor within the NEC4 Contract, endowed with contractual authority.

For high risk, complex works, the Construction Coordinator will support the (Senior) Construction Manager on undertaking the above duties on site.

Key elements include;

  • Working as part of project teams to deliver elements of the Capital Programme
  • Ensuring the projects are delivered safely to the required outcomes (SACRED, time and cost)
  • To ensure the appropriate coordination of key stakeholders, both internal and external
  • Managing external contractors to achieve the above
  • Undertake routine SACRED audits on construction sites to an agreed programme and process

There are numerous positions based across our 5 regional counties: Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire.

We are excited to offer you a flexible site based working model that lets you balance your work and life and enjoy the benefits of working with us wherever you are.

United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family

Key accountabilities

  • Work collaboratively with the Project Manager under the Contract to jointly deliver project outcomes
  • Work as part of a project team consisting of internal and external members to ensure delivery of agreed outcomes against the UU SACRED rules
  • Provide Deliverability support to projects to ensure they can be designed and delivered in a safe manner whilst maximising efficiencies and achieving business objectives
  • Develop, promote and maintain a safety culture to deliver excellent Health and Safety performance on site
  • Develop strong onsite relationships with UU Operations and Contractors to ensure successful project outcomes
  • Manage onsite risks and changes and escalate issues affecting programme / project delivery
  • Manage and deliver reporting of onsite progress against the overall programme directly to appropriate people
  • Ensure statutory approvals are being obtained and adhered to onsite
  • Review the works schedule and method statements
  • Satisfy themselves that the contractor’s performance is in accordance with the contract

Skills & experienceTo be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

  • Educated to HNC level or equivalent industry experience
  • Minimum CITB Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme or equivalent
  • Experience and track record of delivering construction projects
  • Flexible management style to suit different situations
  • Effective formal / informal communication style
  • Able to prioritise tasks to deliver business targets / objectives
  • Effective internal / external stakeholder management
  • Contract management / commercial awareness
  • Technical awareness / competence in either civil, mechanical, electrical or ICA

It would also be great if you can demonstrate any of the following?desirable?criteria:

  • NEC3/4 Accredited Supervisor qualified
  • Working towards being professionally qualified (e.g. CEng, MCIOB, MICE, and MCIWEM)
  • Experience of working within Construction in the water industry


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