Overview

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

We’re now looking for a driven Lead Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the success of our Strategic Resource Options Programme – a high-profile portfolio of critical projects. It could be the biggest challenge of your career. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. Reporting to the Programme Lead, the Lead Project Manager will be responsible for leading a team of project managers to deliver complex large-scale engineering projects developing new sources of water which are vital to our future resource planning needs. Working in partnership with other water companies you’ll help to provide resilient water resources within Severn Trent, and across the UK as part of a forward-thinking and innovative national programme of major infrastructure projects.

You'll be expected to work out of our offices in Coventry, Derby and other sites on our patch. You’ll work within our Property Team. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, WFH flexibility available and travel to other sites will be required at times so you’ll need to hold a full U.K driving licence.

Responsibilities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Ideally degree qualified with relevant water/construction industry experience in project and programme delivery, you will be a forward thinking and innovative leader capable of managing multiple major capital projects. You will have experience of managing NEC projects, with a proven track record of cost planning and management and budgetary responsibility. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the future of water supply while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

What you’ll need

• Ideally degree qualified with relevant water/construction industry experience in project and programme delivery

• Forward thinking and innovative leadership capable of managing multiple major capital projects

• Experience of managing NEC projects with a proven track record of cost planning, management and budgetary responsibility

• Commitment to collaboration and driving outcomes in a national programme of major infrastructure projects

Rewards and Benefits

We’re committed to rewarding and caring for you. We offer a range of benefits, training, and development to help you reach your potential and contribute to the environment and communities where we live.

• Salary starting from £50,793
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – double employer contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies and two volunteering days per year

Let’s go

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.