Lead Project Manager

SevernTrentLife; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Birmingham is seeking a Senior or Lead Project Manager to oversee capital engineering and construction projects. The role requires a degree, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills to manage a diverse team and ensure project success. Benefits include a generous holiday policy, an annual bonus, and commitment to career development.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave program

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple capital engineering and construction projects.
• A proven track record of budget management and planning.
• Strong collaborative skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Managers on multiple projects.
• Ensure delivery on key project KPIs.
• Manage internal and external communications effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost planning

Innovation

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

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.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

Are you an experienced Senior or Lead Project Manager with a strong, technical background, looking for new and exciting projects to manage? Read on!

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Based in our Edgbaston or Coventry office , with regular time spent in o ther offices and on our sites , and reporting to the Business Lead , the Lead Project Manager will be responsible for leading a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to deliver multiple capital engineering and construction schemes and delivering on key project KPIs across a programme of large capital engineering and construction projects within Severn Trent’s Capital and Commercial Services business area.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Ideally degree qualified with construction experience in project and programme delivery, you will be a forward thinking and innovative leader capable of managing multiple capital engineering and construction works. You will have a proven track record of cost planning and management and budgetary responsibility.

You will be a dynamic and collaborative leader with excellent communication and influencing skills. You will have a strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds, and hold a relentless drive for continuous improvement, with the ability to innovate and anticipate unexpected issues and challenges as they arise.

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.

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 want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

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. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:

• 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

• 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.