Lead Project Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in water sustainability is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee the delivery of the WRMP 2029 programme. The role involves managing complex projects, stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational and problem-solving skills, alongside a passion for sustainability.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the delivery of the WRMP 2029 programme.
• Manage stakeholder relationships with regulators and regional planning groups.
• Oversee risk management to mitigate delivery risks.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Tools

IT Skills

Job description

Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy are responsible for producing and consulting on their statutory Water Resources Management Plans (WRMP) every five years. These plans ensure we deliver sustainable, reliable water resources for our customers while meeting regulatory requirements and planning for the future.

We’re now looking for a Lead Project Manager to coordinate the delivery of the WRMP 2029 for Severn Trent and Hafren Dyfrdwy. This includes managing our contributions to the Water Resources West regional plan, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs while navigating complex regulatory and operational challenges.

If you have a passion for water sustainability and the expertise to drive large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects, this role is for you.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW


As Lead Project Manager, you’ll oversee the successful delivery of our statutory WRMP 2029 programme. This includes coordinating inputs from various technical workstreams, managing stakeholder relationships with regulators and regional planning groups, and ensuring alignment with other Severn Trent teams.

This role demands a hands-on approach to problem-solving, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to balance strategic objectives with operational priorities. You will report to the Asset Strategy lead and be pivotal in determining the best solutions for the WRMP delivery.

Some of your key accountabilities will include :

• Develop and implement a robust programme coordination strategy to deliver the WRMP 2029.
• Manage and prioritise the project to ensure the best value for money while meeting regulatory obligations.
• Act as the central point for sharing planning assumptions and data across WRMP workstreams, Severn Trent teams, and consultants.
• Oversee risk management to mitigate delivery risks and ensure AMP8 asset investment planning aligns with WRMP outputs.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with broader asset strategies and delivery plans.
• Lead the procurement and management of consultants supporting the programme, including budget oversight and contract management.
• Communicate progress and findings effectively to senior stakeholders, gaining buy-in at key project milestones.
  
  

If this sounds like something you could do, read on!!


WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re looking for someone with proven experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects, ideally in a utility or infrastructure environment. You’ll need strong stakeholder management skills, including working with regulators and external partners, along with excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with regulatory requirements and health and safety regulations is essential, as is experience in budget planning and control.

Additionally, strong IT skills and the ability to interpret and present management information effectively are key to success in this role.

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.

WHAT’S IN IT 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's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 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 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

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. We’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date too - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

And, if your curiosity has peaked and you want to find out even more, search#LifeAtSevernTrenton social media.