Graduate Project Management (Engineering)

SevernTrentLife; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK water company is seeking passionate graduates for its Graduate Project Management (Engineering) Programme in Shrewsbury. This 27-month programme offers hands-on experience through three placements across project management areas. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and a proactive attitude. A salary of £31,500 plus benefits is offered, including holiday and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Disability awareness programs

Family-friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• A 'can do' attitude to take accountability for decisions.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information effectively.
• Willingness to travel to different sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage project outcomes and lead meetings.
• Engage teams and contractors to drive progress.
• Create action plans to overcome project obstacles.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving ability

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Curiosity to learn quickly

Education

Project Management, Construction or Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate Project Management (Engineering)

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we’re on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate graduates like you to help us achieve our goals.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Our Project Management (Engineering) Graduate Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the frontline and the core of our business. Being part of the programme will enable you to spend time in different areas of our capital delivery and engineering teams through three inspirational placements. Covering all areas of project management such as the end‑to‑end process of project and programme life cycles, water/waste networks design and delivery, and water/waste treatment asset design and delivery.

As a graduate project manager, you’ll build your experience and knowledge. Guided and mentored by expert industry professionals, you’ll explore the full lifecycle of project delivery, planning and management. You’ll gain insight into our water and wastewater treatment, learn about different aspects of our business while working on a range of projects that address real‑life challenges and drive tangible change.

We’re not seeking technical knowledge; we’re after the right people—those with drive, a get‑up‑and‑go attitude, a willingness to learn, passion, and pro‑activeness.

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

You will be based at Shelton in Shrewsbury, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to complete three placements throughout your time in the role, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent. You will be working within one of our Capital and Commercial or Chief Engineer teams. In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your one‑to‑one meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Throughout the programme, you’ll receive coaching and mentoring to help you grow. You’ll learn how to take a proactive approach to delivering project outcomes—leading meetings, capturing outputs and actions, engaging teams and contractors, and driving progress as outlined in your project plans. You’ll develop the ability to identify solutions to project challenges, seek support from management when needed, and ensure actions are completed within required timeframes to move projects forward. You’ll also learn to understand and process both technical and non‑technical issues, creating clear action plans to overcome obstacles. The programme will help you build a resilient and driven mindset, enabling you to tackle challenges by leveraging your network and project stakeholders. You’ll develop personal robustness and maturity in handling complex or unfamiliar situations, including interactions with challenging stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work.
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment.
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving. No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams.
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences.
• Ability to travel freely across our patch to visit different sites and travel to meetings and training days.
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment, and capable of looking forward to pre‑empt challenges and issues.
• The care to look out for, and be an inspiration to your colleagues.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location: Shelton, Shrewsbury, SY3 8BJ

Programme Duration: 27 months

Starting Salary: £31,500

Entry Criteria: A Project Management, Construction or Engineering degree or similar relevant discipline in an APM (Association for Project Management) accredited course is preferred.

Driving Requirements: For this role it is essential you have a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle upon starting the role.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job you’ll get here; you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award‑winning training to ensure you reach your potential, as well as help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 which is subject to eligibility)
• 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

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

LET’S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 13th January at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from 16th February to 20th March 2026
• Estimated start date – September 2026

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. We have assessed this programme and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; the successful candidate must be able therefore to demonstrate right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.