Assistant Project Manager

Severn Trent Water; Birmingham, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking an Assistant Programme Manager to oversee the mains renewal projects in the Midlands. This pivotal role involves managing project resources, compliance, and stakeholder relationships to improve water quality and service reliability for millions. Ideal candidates will possess extensive project management experience, especially in the utilities sector, and have a proactive approach to facilitate successful project delivery.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme with matching contributions

Sharesave at a discounted rate

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple large-scale complex projects.
• Experience in utilities or water industry is beneficial.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Own programme management of the end-to-end scheme.
• Coordinate planning, ordering & liaise with supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and legal documents.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Cost Tracking

Job description

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At Severn Trent, we're embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands - and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade and it is set to improve water quality, reduce leaks and make water supply, more reliable for millions of people. The new pipes were installing will last up to 100 years.

To bring this version to life, we are creating new jobs across the region with your based in Birmingham Nottingham or anywhere in between. We've got opportunities for you to help shape the future of water in the Midlands.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Due to an exciting new programme which is going to see us deliver for our customers a full mains renewal across the UK over the next few years we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams to deliver this fantastic work.

This is your opportunity to play a part in this exciting transformation!

We are looking for anAssistant Programme Managerwho will work closely with the Project Co-ordinators to ensure that the mains renewal activity runs smoothly, providing coaching to the Project Co-ordinators when required.This role is pivotal as we want to ensure that compliance is kept up to date, such as cost tracking and legal paperwork.Working as part of a team of 8 consisting of 4 Assistant Programme Managers and 4 Project Co-Ordinators, reporting to the Programme Manager for one of the 4 regions, North, South, East or West.

Key responsibilities will include:

• This role will own programme management of the end-to-end scheme, planning resource, equipment and forecasting cost and delivery profiles.
• Responsible for writing the gated papers for assigned schemes as they progress through the programme.
• Ensuring the planning, ordering & coordinating of all plant, equipment, materials & fittings for the scheme as well as liaising with supply chain to manage this.
• Directly support the Network Construction Manager to ensure that all materials and equipment have been costed within the plan and are organised to arrive at the relevant time as needed for the scheme.
• Ensuring SAP and / or relevant systems are up to date with the delivery and cost relating to relevant schemes.
• If there is a change to project scope the Assistant Programme Manager will provide support directly to onsite construction teams to arrange emergency equipment/plant/tools if required.
• Accountable for ensuring all documentation including all HSE driven CDM and legal documents are up to date and collated for all schemes and relevant for all stakeholders involved within a scheme.
• Working in collaboration with all stakeholders of a scheme, owning end to end cost design & delivery at scheme level.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The successful candidate will have experience in managing multiple large-scale complex projects. Managing multiple relationships and stakeholders internally and externally is essential. Having worked within the utilities or water industry would be beneficial. Full UK Driving License will be required as this role will be travelling to different sites across a region.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 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 per annum based 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
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

At Severn Trent, you’ll be joining a culture that cares, one that works together to achieve, grow, and develop. And when it comes to our employee engagement scores – they’re some of the highest of energy and utility companies globally, and we believe that is down to our wonderful culture, created by our wonderful people.

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

Data source: Peakon (2023) – Severn Trent top 5% of energy and utility companies globally for employee engagement scores.