Main Responsibilities
The primary focus of this project is to design and deploy a robotic system for usage at one or more United Utilities sites. The water infrastructure in the UK is facing a perfect storm of rising costs, impacts of climate change and ageing assets. UU faces challenges ranging from surveys in Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres (DSEAR) zoned areas, to difficult asset inspections, to underwater sampling and identification of invasive non-native species (INNS) in our watercourses. While under significant pressure to reduce maintenance expenses, the age of some assets necessitates increased inspection and upkeep in the coming years. Robotics has the potential to ease this burden by enabling rapid and comprehensive asset inspections, precise automated sampling and underwater visual aids. Through these applications, robotics could reduce costs and improve H&S performance. Hence, there is a strong demand for robotics solutions within the water industry.
What you will get in return:
As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr. Pawel Ladosz
Email: pawel.ladosz@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
