Assistant Project Manager

Severn Trent; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK seeks an Assistant Project Manager for its Water Treatment Delivery Team in Shrewsbury. You'll manage key project KPIs, financial aspects, and liaise with various stakeholders. A degree in engineering or construction is essential, alongside a full UK driving licence. The role offers an opportunity for growth with a supportive team in an inclusive workplace.

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

• Experience with NEC project management framework is an asset.
• Strong ability to innovate and manage unexpected challenges.
• Full UK driving licence required for remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on key project KPIs for capital engineering and construction.
• Manage financial aspects and risks of projects.
• Liaise with diverse project stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Technical background in engineering

Education

Degree in engineering or construction-related discipline

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Water Treatment Delivery Team)

Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for Assistant Project Managers to join the Water Treatment Delivery Team at our Shelton (Shrewsbury) office. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Benefits

• 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