United Utilities and their construction and infrastructure supply chain partners are hosting an employment event for people who want to build a career in construction.
If you support candidates who could take up work in the sector, this event is a direct route to the employers doing the hiring and in-work training.
Confirmed as attending are major construction and infrastructure employers Flannerys, Kier, Mott MacDonald Bentley and MWH Treatment.
United Utilities is hosting this special event at their Warrington headquarters at Lingley Mere Business Park.
Why bring your candidates
- A panel of construction employers in one room, with opportunities across the Northwest.
- Real roles and real entry routes, so candidates leave knowing what is available and where.
- Direct employer contact, with the chance for candidates to develop relationships with hiring teams.
- Straight answers about the sector from the people who recruit into it.
- Guaranteed interviews on the day.
- Guaranteed feedback for candidates within 2 weeks of the event.
- Interview technique support from Rise Up, Manchester based employability focused charity for 16 to 30 year olds.
- All in partnership with PeoplePlus, aligned with social recruitment best practice and social value impact delivery.
What you need to know
Date: Friday 25 September 2026
Timings: Employers will meet candidates between 10 am and 2 pm.
Slots: Groups will attend in four time slots, for a maximum of one hour per attendee. Candidates should arrive at the site 30 minutes before the start of their slot to allow time for registration.
Venue: United Utilities Group PLC, Haweswater House, Lingley Mere Business Park, Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington WA5 3LP
Cost: No cost to attend, subject to usual SRF terms of engagement.
Places: Limited, and allocated across the Social Recruitment Framework network.
Travel: Some onsite parking is available for candidates, with details of public transport services for the Lingley Mere site available here.
Accessibility: United Utilities is a Disability Confident employer and this venue is fully accessible.
What we need from you now
Given the commitment of the employers attending and their range of opportunities, we are able to share details of some of the roles available in advance of the event. We hope this will enable you to work closely with candidates, empowering them to talk directly to the recruitment teams with the roles they are best suited to.
What happens next
- Register your interest by emailing us or using the form below.
- We'll confirm your place and send timings, the employer line-up and how many candidates you can bring.
- You can use this webpage to help engage your candidates.
- Confirm your candidates ahead of the day. Your account manager will provide the schedule and when exactly candidates should arrive at the venue.
