Lead Project Manager (DS)

Severn Trent Water; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee the successful execution of a significant Developer Services capital programme. In this key role, you'll lead a dedicated team, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure projects comply with regulations while delivering value for customers. Join us to make a positive impact in the water and waste sector with an award-winning company that values your contributions.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme of up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Demonstrable project delivery experience.
• Experience in NEC project management frameworks.
• High risk / high complexity project experience in Water/Waste engineering.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful delivery of the multi-million-pound Developer Services capital programme.
• Develop strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive risk identification and management impacting delivery.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Financial Management

Customer Experience

Education

Engineering, Construction, Project Management or Environmental discipline degree

Tools

NEC Project Management Framework

Job description

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Are you looking for a career that makes a difference? Look no further than Severn Trent Water! Our award-winning, innovative company is home to over 8,500 dedicated team members who are passionate about making a positive impact on the world. We offer a diverse range of roles and development opportunities, so there’s something for everyone here. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, we have the resources and support you need to succeed.

When people think of Severn Trent, they immediately think of water and waste – and that's only natural – it's our bread and butter after all… but you might not realise we have a thriving Developer Services business. Whether someone is building their own house on a small plot, planning a large housing estate or a commercial or highway development, Developer Services work with you to make sure your water and wastewater plans are right for the project.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Here in Developer Services, we’re looking for our new Lead Project Manager to join the team. In this is a key role we will be looking for you to ensure the successful delivery of our multi-million-pound Developer Services capital programme. Leading a team of professionals, you will secure safe and efficient execution of the c£35m per annum Capital Programme, working with key internal and external stakeholders and customers to ensure programme delivery, company ODI’s and regulatory requirements are achieved.

It will be your responsibility to make certain that projects are delivered timely, while ensuring value for our customers and built in a manner that means they are safe to operate and maintain for a lifetime. You will perform the role of NEC Project Manager as dictated by the contract for all projects you are responsible for as well as undertaking roles as required by CDM regulations.

Other key accountabilities include:-

• Alongside your direct team, develop strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Undertake financial management of projects to ensure accurate and robust financial forecasting and budgetary allocation.
• Drive the identification and management of risks which could impact on the successful delivery of the Capital Programme.
• Ensure compliance with external legislation and statutory obligations (e.g. NRSWA/TMA/ Environmental/ Planning / Land access).
• Develop technical and leadership capabilities within your internal team, actively managing performance and supporting development opportunities for team members.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’ll ideally be looking for you to have an Engineering, Construction and Project Management or Environmental discipline degree or have demonstratable project delivery experience. Extensive experience of working on NEC project management frameworks and implementing CDM regulations in the delivery of projects will be fantastic.

Along with this, we’ll be looking for you to have excellent customer experience and awareness as we keep the customer at the head of everything we do, while your ability to lead programme teams (both internal and external resources) in delivering projects (high risk / high complexity / high value) Water/Waste engineering sector experience or similar will be of great benefit.

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?

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 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 (including, a year off paid for any maternity and adoption leave)
• Two volunteering days per year

WHAT’S 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 - so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

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