Lead Project Manager

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider is seeking a driven Lead Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of crucial water resource projects. This role involves leading a team to deliver engineering projects vital for future resource planning. Candidates should possess relevant experience in the water or construction industry, ideally with a degree. A full UK driving license is required. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £50,793 plus a range of benefits including bonuses and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with relevant water/construction industry experience.
• Experience of managing NEC projects with budget responsibility.
• Proven track record in project and programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project managers for water resource projects.
• Collaborate with water companies on major infrastructure projects.
• Travel to sites as necessary; be an active team member.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Water industry knowledge

Cost planning

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Were 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. 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 youll 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. Youll be expected to work out of our offices in Coventry, Derby and other sites on our patch. Youll work within our Property Team. With this being such a critical role, were 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 youll need to hold a full U.K driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of project managers to deliver complex, large-scale engineering projects developing new sources of water.
• Partner with other water companies to provide resilient water resources within Severn Trent and across the UK as part of a national programme of major infrastructure projects.
• Work from our offices in Coventry, Derby and other sites on our patch; travel to other sites as required; be an active member of the Property Team.

Qualifications

• Ideally degree qualified with relevant water/construction industry experience in project and programme delivery.
• Forward-thinking and innovative leader capable of managing multiple major capital projects.
• Experience of managing NEC projects, with a proven track record of cost planning and budgetary responsibility.

Rewards and Benefits

• Salary starting from £50,793
• 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