Assistant Programme Manager

Severn Trent; Barrow upon Soar; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension with 15% company contribution

Family-friendly policies (including 1y

Share schemes

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteering days

Learning & development

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking an Assistant Programme Manager for its Mains Renewal Programme to oversee schemes across the East region, including Leicestershire and Warwickshire. You will manage schemes end-to-end, coordinate resources and costs, and ensure documentation compliance while supporting delivery changes and coaching coordinators.

The role is 37 hours per week, typically office-based, with travel between sites across the region and a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience within the utility or water sector.
• Experience managing relationships with multiple external organisations and government bodies.
• APM qualification.
• Excellent understanding of CDM regulations.
• Full UK driving licence (will travel between sites).
• Desirable: IOSH in Construction and NRSWA Supervisor LA, 01-08.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver schemes across the East region from planning through to delivery.
• Coordinate resources, equipment, materials, costs and documentation.
• Collaborate with construction teams, Project Co-ordinators and Community Liaison Officers.
• Manage scheme costs, compliance and documentation, and support delivery changes.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

APM qualification

Job description

As an Assistant Programme Manager in our Mains Renewal Programme, you'll help deliver schemes across the East region, covering Leicestershire and Warwickshire. Working in a team of eight, you'll manage schemes from planning through to delivery, coordinating resources, equipment, materials, costs and documentation. You'll work closely with construction teams, Project Co-ordinators and Community Liaison Officers, keeping programmes on track and customers informed. You'll also manage scheme costs, compliance and documentation, support delivery changes and coach Project Co-ordinators. This is a 37-hour-per-week role, Monday to Friday.

HOW WE WORK

You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That's why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you'll usually find us in the office during our working hours.

• Experience within the utility or water sector
• Experience managing relationships with multiple external organisations and government bodies
• An Association for Project Management (APM) qualification
• Excellent understanding of CDM regulations
• Strong communication, influencing, time management and prioritisation skills
• A full UK driving licence, as you'll travel between sites across the region

Experience of large, complex projects involving multiple external stakeholders is desirable, alongside IOSH in Construction and NRSWA Supervisor LA, 01-08.

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 we're equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here. 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.

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You'll also contribute to the environment and community.

• 28 days' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Annual bonus of up to £2,250
• Leading pension, with a 15% company contribution when you contribute 7.5%
• Family-friendly policies, including a year's paid maternity or adoption leave
• Share schemes and dedicated learning and development
• Electric vehicle scheme and a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
• Two paid volunteering days each year