Lead Project Manager in Coventry

Energy Jobline ZR; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An energy company based in Coventry is seeking a Lead Project Manager for a 12-month FTC to coordinate and deliver Water Resources commitments. The role involves managing risks, collaborating with stakeholders, and overseeing project delivery. Ideal candidates should have a proactive mindset, strong communication skills, and experience in managing complex programmes. A full U.K. driving licence is required, along with a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

Benefits

Salary starting from £50,908

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave at discounted rates

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex programmes with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to identify risks and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships with regulators.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategy to meet statutory requirements.
• Manage risks and opportunities across project stages.
• Coordinate with regulators and provide progress updates.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage complex programmes

Understanding of regulatory requirements

Risk management principles

Education

Full U.K. driving licence

Job description

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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 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 seeking a dynamic Lead Project Manager on a 12 month FTC to coordinate and deliver our statutory Water Resources WINEP commitments. This is a pivotal role, ensuring seamless collaboration across internal teams, stakeholders, and regulators to achieve successful outcomes. If you're ready to lead high‑impact projects in a fast‑paced environment, this is the role for you!

As the Lead Project Manager, you'll work with cross‑functional teams to oversee the delivery of our AMP8 WINEP programme. Reporting to the Asset Strategy Lead, your responsibilities include:

• Defining and executing the best strategy to deliver statutory requirements while maximising value for money.
• Managing risks and opportunities across all project stages to ensure seamless delivery.
• Acting as a business partner to multiple departments, fostering collaboration to meet programme objectives.
• Coordinating with the EA and other regulators, providing progress updates and seeking technical approvals.
• Overseeing contract and commercial management of consultants to maintain momentum on project delivery.

Your contributions will play a vital role in ensuring the success of our projects. You will be responsible for achieving deliverables on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. This includes effectively managing all aspects of programme delivery to meet objectives.

You'll be based at our Head Office in Coventry. You'll work within our Asset Strategy team. With this being such a critical role, we're looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week and holds a full U.K. driving licence.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an individual with a proactive, problem‑solving mindset and a strong background in project delivery. This role requires someone who can perform effectively under pressure while driving results in a complex and fast‑paced environment. You’ll need to have significant experience managing complex programmes with multiple stakeholders, coupled with the ability to identify risks, implement effective solutions, and influence outcomes across diverse teams.

Excellent communication skills are essential, as you’ll be building strong relationships with regulators and internal teams to achieve programme objectives. In addition, a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, health and safety standards, and risk management principles is vital for success in this role.

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’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 Severn Trent family:

• Salary starting from £50,908
• 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

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.

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