Project Co-Ordinator

SevernTrentLife; Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the Midlands is seeking a Project Co-Ordinator with highways permitting experience to coordinate supply chain requirements for mains renewal projects. The role involves planning, scheduling resources, and on-site support. Ideal candidates should have project management experience, a full UK Driving License, and a willingness to travel across sites. Competitive perks include a generous holiday allowance and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)

Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500 based on performance)

Double contribution pension scheme (up to 15% from us)

Sharesave scheme at discounted rates

Dedicated training via our ‘Academy’

Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving License required for site travel.
• Project management experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end scheme planning and scheduling.
• Select project areas based on affordability and benefits.
• Liaise with supply chain for timely delivery and updates.

Skills

Project management experience

Experience within utilities or water industries

Tools

SAP

Project scheduling tools

Job description

Our people are what make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

We’re a growing, Midlands-based FTSE100 plc and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent.

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Due to an exciting new programme to deliver a full mains renewal across the UK over the next few years, we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams for this work.

This is your opportunity to be part of this transformation!

We are looking for a Project Co-Ordinator with Highways Permitting experience. The Project Co-Ordinator will primarily coordinate supply chain requirements (equipment, fittings, materials, plant, etc.).

Reporting to the Programme Manager with flexible base locations within the Midlands.

The Project Co-Ordinator will work closely with Assistant Programme Managers to ensure smooth Mains Renewal activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting end-to-end scheme coordination, planning, scheduling resources, equipment, and forecasting costs and delivery profiles.
• Responsible for selecting project areas based on strict affordability and benefit criteria.
• Supporting planning, ordering, and coordinating all plant, equipment, materials, and fittings, liaising with supply chain to manage delivery dates aligned with the programme.
• Ensuring all materials and equipment are costed within the plan and organized for timely arrival.
• Updating SAP or relevant systems with latest delivery and cost figures.
• Providing support to onsite teams for scope changes, arranging emergency equipment or tools as needed.
• Supporting documentation updates, including CDM and legal documents, for all schemes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Project management experience is essential. Experience within utilities or water industries is beneficial. A full UK Driving License is required as travel across sites within the region will be necessary.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

At Severn Trent, you can build a career. We offer rewards, benefits, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential, while also contributing to environmental and community well-being.

Some perks include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500 based on performance)
• Double contribution pension scheme (up to 15% contribution from us)
• Sharesave scheme at discounted rates
• Dedicated training via our ‘Academy’
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

We foster a caring culture focused on achievement, growth, and development, reflected in high employee engagement scores, driven by our wonderful people.

WHAT’S NEXT?

We look forward to hearing from you. Please ensure your CV is up-to-date and set aside about five minutes to apply. We will notify you of the outcome after the closing date—keep an eye on your phone.