Level 6 Land Agent Apprentice

United Utilities; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider is seeking a Level 6 Land Agent Apprentice in Warrington. This role offers structured training and a path to a Chartered Surveyor degree, alongside a starting salary of £21,000. Successful candidates will engage in hands-on projects and gain practical skills within the agriculture and property management fields. Attending a residential trip in the Lake District is also part of the apprenticeship experience. Join a company committed to developing its talent and improving local communities.

Benefits

Generous salary

26 days of leave

£500 contribution towards learning to drive

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths, English, and a Science or Technology subject.
• Full UK driving licence at time of application.
• Understanding of geographical information systems would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage an estate in compliance with property law.
• Ensure safety of land and buildings for employees and tenants.
• Develop capital maintenance programs.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Team collaboration

Time management

Computer literate

Awareness of water industry

Education

5 GCSEs or equivalent grades A-C or 9-4

Job description

Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and strongerNorth West? Come and join us! With a range of award-winning roles on offer,you’resure to find your perfect career here at United Utilities.We’llprovide you with industry-leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.

Who are United Utilities?

United Utilities isaccountable for water and wastewater services in theNorth Westof England. From 2025-2030 we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in theNorth Westin 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make theNorth Weststronger, greener, and healthier.

To support in our delivery UnitedUtilitiesis the UK’s largest corporatelandownerwith over 56,000Ha of land in our stewardship.This includessome of the Uk’s most valuable habitats.We own this land to ensure that the waterthat flows from it is of the highestqualitybut it also provides us witha great opportunityto manage and improve itto enhance theresilience andbiodiversity in these catchmentsas well as driving commercial return.

Whatever area of our business your interests lie in, ouraward winning apprenticeprogramme will give you first-class training and support,alignedwith an in-depth understanding of your chosen business area – so that you can develop the skills you need to progress your career as you make a real contribution to the communities we serve.

Working in theNorthWestmeansthere'sa lot of ground to cover. You could have the opportunity to work in the heart of the Lake District, or you could sample a taste of city life. As well as ourmain officein Warrington we also recruit for a varietyofroles based across theNorth West; we have 575 wastewater treatmentworksand 96 water treatment works in areas from Crewe in Cheshire to Carlisle in Cumbria.

Whichever schemeyou join,you’llbe at the heart of bringing innovation and positive change to the water industry. Ready to flow into your future with us?

Life as a United Utilities Apprentice

Our apprentices are well looked after, with a generous salary, 26 days of leave (excluding bank holidays), a £500 contribution towards learning to drive, and many more benefits.

You’llhave a dedicated mentor and manager to support you every step of the way. All we ask is thatyou’rewilling to learn, work well as part of a team, and manage your time and workload effectively.

Start living your future, today!

As aLevel 6 Land AgentApprentice,you’lllearn how to:

• Manage an estate in compliance with property law, ensuringcompliance with our statutory obligationsand thatour estate is wellmaintainedandaccuraterecords are kept
• Ensure our land and buildings are safe for our employees,tenantsand the public.
• Develop capital maintenance programs to protect long term asset value
• Ensure that our rent and rates are paid and collected on time
• Deal with customer queries anddrive issues through to resolution
• Work withlandownersand our legal teams to deliver our capital projects.
• Review and manage leases to ensure they protect the interests of United Utilities, protect our raw watersourcesand maximize commercial opportunity
• Identifyopportunities on our land holding and optimisethese to develop long term land management plans

A bit more about the role

Your apprenticeship will last72months, and successful apprentices will achieveaChartered Surveyor degree, endorsed by theRoyal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Your study will beblockrelease.Ifyou’renot local to your place of study, accommodation will either be provided or re-imbursed by United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Please consider travel requirements and staying away from home if applicable.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for someone keen to gain hands-on experience, develop practical skills, and achieve the standards needed to succeed in this role.

You’llneed to have:

• 5 GCSEs or equivalent, grades A-C or grades 9-4, which must include Maths, English and a Science or Technology subject
• FullUKdriving licenceat time of application
• Computerliterate – understanding of geographical information systems would be beneficial
• Haveanawareness ofthewaterindustryanditsregulators
• Haveanunderstanding ofagricultural regulations and practices
• Havean awareness of property law and anunderstanding of commercial property management practices and regulations
• Keen to gain hands on experience, develop practical skills and achieve the qualifications needed to succeed in the role
• Willing to work as part of a team and ability to manage time and workload to get things done

Why choose us to kickstart your career?

• Secureyourfuture – Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme*
• Aspringboard toyourcareer –You’llreceive structured training, a dedicated mentor, and high-quality learning to help shape your career
• Inspire thenextgeneration –You’llhave the chance torepresentUnited Utilities at key events across the region, engaging with young people to bring careers in the water industry to life
• Reward andbenefits – There are lots ofperks, including acompetitivestarting salary of £21,000, which will increase each year based on performance
• Bepart of the UUfamily –You’llhave the chance to network, bond, and learn from your colleagues and fellow apprentices

*As long asyou meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme.

We need fantastic people to help us deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community, supporting our employees to achieve their full potential, and ensuring everyone feels valued and included, regardless of gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, or social background.

Additional Information

Please check and ensure that you are comfortable with the following points before you apply:

• It is essential that you live within a reasonable commuting distance of the core location of your apprenticeship
• As part of your induction, you will attend a residential trip in the Lake District.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a beautiful setting with your fellow apprentices.Accommodation and boarding will be provided
• During your apprenticeship, you may need to travel to your place of study. Ifyou’renot local to your place of study,accommodation will be provided by United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Please consider travel requirements and staying away from home if applicable
• Core location: North West – Due to the nature of the role being across our region, a core location which is commutable will be agreed with the successful candidate when role is offered

Depending on the role that you are applying for, our recruitment processmayrequireyou to complete:

• An Online application form
• Online tests
• Anin-personinterview (and presentation)or assessment centre
• A technical test

If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks will need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory report from the Disclosure Scotland/ the Disclosure and Barring Service.