Programme Controller

Severn Trent; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in the UK is seeking a Programme Controller to work within their Strategic Delivery Office. This role involves driving data-led decision-making through high-quality analytics and ensuring the successful delivery of capital programmes. Ideal candidates will have experience in a programme environment, strong skills in Excel and Power BI, and a collaborative approach. The role offers an annual bonus scheme, leading pension, and other benefits, with flexibility to work across locations.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in a programme or project environment, with a good understanding of project controls.
• Confidence using Excel, Power BI, and familiarity with Primavera P6 or MSP is a bonus.
• A collaborative, can-do attitude and a passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Driving data-led decision-making through high-quality reporting and analytics.
• Ensuring data accuracy and building confidence in our programme insights.
• Presenting key insights to senior leaders and governance boards.
• Proactively managing risks and identifying opportunities.
• Supporting programme resilience and continuous improvement.

Skills

Programme or project environment experience

Understanding of project controls

Confidence using Excel

Confidence using Power BI

Collaborative attitude

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Primavera P6

MSP

Job description

Job Overview

We're recruiting for a Programme Controller within our Strategic Delivery Office – a brilliant chance to broaden your experience, work with a high‑performing team, and contribute to delivering our AMP8 outcomes. The SDO plays a key role in ensuring our capital programmes are delivered efficiently, sustainably, and with our customers at the heart of every decision. We're aiming to deliver £1bn in savings while building infrastructure that is fit for the future – and we need your help to get there. You'll support the governance and performance of our capital portfolio, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving data‑led decision‑making through high‑quality reporting and analytics
• Ensuring data accuracy and building confidence in our programme insights
• Presenting key insights to senior leaders and governance boards
• Proactively managing risks and identifying opportunities
• Supporting programme resilience and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience in a programme or project environment, with a good understanding of project controls (financials, risk, benefits, etc.)
• Confidence using Excel and Power BI (Primavera P6 or MSP is a bonus)
• A collaborative, can‑do attitude and a passion for making a difference
• Location: You'll be based at one of our key sites – Finham (Coventry), Shelton (Shrewsbury), or Raynesway (Derby) – with flexibility to work across locations as needed.

Why now?

This is a great opportunity to step into a strategic role, grow your network, and develop new skills – all while helping us deliver something truly meaningful. If you're someone who's curious, collaborative, and ready to get stuck in, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 depending 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
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year