Lead Project Manager

Severn Trent; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Training and development (Academy)

EV scheme

Volunteer days

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking a Lead Project Manager to lead a team delivering large-scale engineering projects for new water sources as part of national infrastructure planning. You will report to the Programme Lead and coordinate with SRO teams and external partners.

The role requires NEC project experience, strong cost and budget management skills, and a proactive, forward-thinking leadership style. Hybrid working in the UK with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale capital projects in water/construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project managers to deliver complex, large-scale engineering projects.
• Develop and manage cost plans and budgets for major capital programmes.
• Collaborate with other water companies to secure resilient water resources.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

NEC projects

Cost planning

Budget management

Education

Degree qualified

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 more 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

We’re now looking for a driven Lead Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the success of our Strategic Resource Options Programme – a high-profile portfolio of critical projects. It could be the biggest challenge of your career. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you.

Reporting to the Programme Lead, the Lead Project Manager will be responsible for leading a team of project managers to deliver complex large-scale engineering projects developing new sources of water which are vital to our future resource planning needs. Working in partnership with other water companies you’ll help to provide resilient water resources within Severn Trent, and across the UK as part of a forward-thinking and innovative national programme of major infrastructure projects

You’ll be expected to work out of ouroffices in Coventry. You’ll work within our SRO Team. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week, WFH flexibility available and travel to other sites will be required at times so you’ll need to hold a full U.K driving licence.

WHAT WE'ER LOOKING FOR

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

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the future of water supply while developing your career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

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’s 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 Severn 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 and two volunteering days per year