Environmental Programme Coordinator

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the UK is seeking an Environmental Programme Coordinator to lead low flow river restoration schemes. The role involves project management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance with environmental obligations. Candidates should have experience leading complex projects and a good understanding of environmental legislation. The position offers a salary between £37,000 – £48,000 and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary range between £37,000 – £48,000

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunities

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects with consultants and stakeholders.
• Champion robust governance practices across all aspects of scheme delivery.
• Desirable knowledge of water resources management and WINEP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination of low flow river restoration schemes.
• Support WINEP Lead Project Manager with tracking and reporting.
• Build trusting relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Collaboration skills

Job description

We’re more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll work with the latest technologies, driving forward‑thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.

With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we’re looking for brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

Our Sustainable Abstraction team has an excellent opportunity to join as our new Environmental Programme Coordinator.

In this role you will lead the coordination of our low flow river restoration schemes. You will also support the WINEP Lead Project Manager to coordinate and ensure the successful delivery of our Water Resources WINEP programme.

This will be done by working in partnership with internal teams such as capital delivery and technical experts, as well as delivery partners such as Wildlife and River Trusts, to undertake feasibility, design, and delivery of the agreed schemes.

For the river restoration schemes you’ll lead and coordinate all parties and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of our environmental obligations. This will involve stakeholder management with our regulator, the Environment Agency, and contract and commercial management of Environmental Non‑Government Organisations (ENGO) who support us on delivering these programmes of work. You’ll also support the establishment of monitoring needs and maintenance plans for these schemes once delivered.

You’ll also support our WINEP Lead Project Manager to coordinate the successful delivery of our wider AMP8 programme of environmental investigations and improvements. This will mean working closely with the different WINEP technical workstreams within the Sustainable Abstraction Team.

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

• Lead the project management of our low flow river restoration schemes, working directly with our Rivers Trust and Wildlife Trust delivery partners to maintain accurate financial management and performance reporting, and to ensure successful delivery of our WINEP obligations.
• Coordinate project team activities to ensure alignment with scheme plans, proactively identifying and escalating any delivery risks or concerns through appropriate governance channels.
• Support the WINEP Lead Project Manager with tracking and reporting delivery of our wider AMP8 water resources WINEP obligations, using PMO and project management tools to ensure project compliance, risk management and quality assurance.
• Work with the different water resources WINEP technical delivery leads to provide them with project planning and delivery support and to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date performance reporting.
• Build trusting relationships with the Environment Agency (EA) and other key stakeholders, as well as STW’s management team, making sure we provide them with accurate and up‑to‑date performance information.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

To be successful in this role you’ll have experience leading complex projects, working collaboratively with consultants and stakeholders. You will champion robust governance practices across all aspects of scheme delivery, ensuring compliance, transparency and continuous improvement in project oversight.

Additionally, it would be desirable if you had knowledge of environmental legislation, water resources management and an understanding of WINEP.

At times you’ll be required to travel to sites anywhere on the Severn Trent patch, so you must hold a full U.K. driving licence.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you too.

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

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 perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• Salary range between £37,000 – £48,000
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (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 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.