BMAC Project Controller

  • Job Reference: UU04288-357195
  • Date Posted: 3 February 2026
  • Employer: United Utilities
  • Location: Great Sankey, Cheshire
  • Salary: On Application
  • Sector: Accounting & Finance
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Role Details

Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Role Type - Fixed Term Contract
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Benefits

  • A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
  • Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
  • A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
  • MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
  • Best Doctors
  • Salary Finance
  • Wealth at Work courses
  • Deals and discounts
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Mental health first aiders
  • MORE Choices flexible benefits
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

We're looking for a proactive and collaborative BMAC Project Controller to join the Property Services Building Maintenance and Compliance (BMAC) team at United Utilities. This role is a fixed term contract (12months) to cover maternity leave and will continue to play a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of approximately 7,800 buildings, offices, and depots. You'll co-ordinate the planning and delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance, working closely with the BMAC Manager and internal stakeholders to achieve business objectives and deliver real value.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

You'll play a central role in shaping and delivering building maintenance and compliance projects that make a difference, including financial reporting and tracking of property services budgets

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop robust business cases for BMAC, FM and Property Services Capital Projects with clear costs and benefits.
  • Manage approval processes and ensure compliance with financial governance standards.
  • Monitor, track and report on Capital and Opex budgets for BMAC, FM and Property Services.
  • Ensure accurate project setup and tracking with Project Controllers.
  • Maintain robust budget and financial trackers for BMAC, FM and Property Services.
  • Produce weekly and monthly financial reports to support effective decision-making.
  • Analyse and report on budgets, financial trackers and spending trends across BMAC, FM and Property Services.
  • Own and resolve risks and issues, maintaining a clear audit trail.
  • Co-ordinate and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship