Assistant Project Manager

SevernTrentLife; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to manage capital projects. You will drive performance and support a team in delivering diverse engineering projects. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong character and a positive attitude, with experience in project management preferred. This role offers competitive benefits and a supportive workplace.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in construction or water industry, but transferable skills welcome.
• Positive attitude and character are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage capital projects through their lifecycle.
• Manage day-to-day project aspects: scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality, and resources.
• Liaise with project stakeholders at all levels.

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making 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.

Within our Capital Delivery department, we are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join the River Health Enhancement team out of our Coventry or Edgbaston offices.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Reporting directly to the Senior Programme Manager, you’ll lead and manage a capital project through its lifecycle. You will drive performance across a team of internal contributors and project specific contractors. This is a role which will give you variety, challenge and plenty of scope for learning.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for day-to-day management and safety of projects. You’ll be delivering key projects within a portfolio of large capital engineering and construction projects within Severn Trent’s Capital and Commercial Services business area.

You'll be managing key aspects of project delivery such as scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources, as well as liaising with project stakeholders at all levels. Initially you'll focus on less complex and low risk projects and you'll be supported in every way of your journey to grow and to do more.

It would be preferred if you have previous experience of working in construction or the water industry, but don’t worry if you don’t have a background in the construction / utility sector, we welcome anyone with the relevant transferable skills and a can-do attitude.

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.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

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. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
  
  
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)
  
  
• Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
  
  
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your 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
  
  
• Two paid 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.