Assistant Project Manager

Severn Trent; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension scheme

Training and development with Academy

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking proactive Assistant Project Managers to join our Capital Delivery team. You’ll support delivery of engineering, construction, and capital projects for millions of customers, developing your project management career within one of the UK’s leading utility providers.

Working arrangements vary by team; office and home-working may differ. You’ll need strong communication, planning, and stakeholder skills, plus a full UK driving licence, to build relationships with internal

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the delivery of engineering, operational, construction or capital projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project plans, risks, budgets and project reporting.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of engineering, construction or capital projects within the Capital Delivery team.
• Develop and maintain project plans, risks, budgets and reporting to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Risk management

Budget management

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Influence and collaboration

Full UK driving licence

Education

Degree or related Engineering/Construction/Environmental/PM

APM qualification or working towards

Job description

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

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.

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

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.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We're looking for proactive and driven individuals who are passionate about delivering projects that make a real difference to our customers, communities and environment. You'll have experience supporting the delivery of engineering, construction, operational or capital projects and be keen to develop your career within project management.

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Capital Delivery team.

How We Work

Working arrangements vary across our Capital Delivery teams and are agreed on a manager-by-manager basis. As a result, office and home-working expectations may differ depending on the team and role you join.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience supporting the delivery of engineering, operational, construction or capital projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project plans, risks, budgets and project reporting.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project controls.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience within the water, wastewater, utilities, engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience working with external contractors and supply chain partners.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations.
• APM qualification (or working towards).
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Environmental or Project Management related discipline.

Our Capital Delivery teams are responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across our Water, Waste and Infrastructure programmes. As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that help maintain and improve essential services for millions of customers while developing your project management career within one of the UK's leading utility providers.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

Note :

This advert is being used to identify talented Assistant Project Managers interested in joining our Capital Delivery team. While there isn't a specific vacancy or hiring manager attached to this advert, applications will be reviewed and considered for suitable Assistant Project Manager opportunities across our Water, Waste and Infrastructure programmes as they arise.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

Benefits

• 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