Assistant Project Manager

Severn Trent Water; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Water Treatment Delivery Team. The role involves delivering key project KPIs on water treatment projects, managing risks, and liaising with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a background in technical engineering or construction and hold a Full UK driving licence. This position offers a range of benefits including 28 days holiday, an annual bonus scheme, and a leading pension plan.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Exposure to NEC project management framework is an asset.
• Experience in utilities or infrastructure sectors preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering on key project KPIs across a portfolio of water treatment projects.
• Manage risks and undertake financial management of projects.
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Financial management

Problem-solving

Education

Technical engineering or construction related discipline

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 Design and Delivery department, we are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join the Water Treatment Delivery Team at our Shelton (Shrewsbury) office on a 12 month contract.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Are you a Junior / Assistant Project Manager, or a Project Engineer with a strong, technical background, looking for a new and exciting challenge to step into?

As our Assistant Project Manager you'll be accountable for delivering on key project KPIs across a portfolio of large capital engineering and construction on water treatment projects.

You'll undertake financial management of projects and manage risks, as well as liaise 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.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE

You'll ideally be qualified in a technical engineering or construction related discipline and contractual management will be a key part of your role. If you have some exposure to NEC project management framework that would be an asset.

Ideally with experience in the utilities and / or infrastructure sectors. You will have a strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds, with the ability to innovate and anticipate unexpected issues and challenges as they arise.

You'll hold a Full UK driving licence due to the remote location of some of our operational sites.

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 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
• 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
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• 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.