Project Co-Ordinator - Highways Permitting

SevernTrentLife; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking a Project Co-Ordinator with Highways Permitting experience. The role involves coordinating supply chain requirements and ensuring the smooth execution of mains renewal programs across the region. Candidates should possess project management experience, preferably in the utilities sector, and hold a full UK driving license. The company offers competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays and the ability to buy/sell days

Annual bonus scheme up to £1,500

Leading pension scheme with doubled contributions

Sharesave plan

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Project management experience in some capacity.
• Experience within the utilities or water industry is beneficial.
• Full UK Driving License required for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Support with end-to-end scheme coordination, planning & scheduling resources.
• Ensure all materials and equipment are costed within the plan.
• Support Assistant Programme Managers to update and collate documentation.

Skills

Project management experience

Utilities or water industry knowledge

UK driving license

Job description

Overview

Business Unit :Chief Engineer

Division :CE AP Asset Planning

Pay Grade Level :Level 1 - Administrator /Advisor

Post end date :1 Oct 2025

Salary Range : £29,000 - £32,000

Role Type :Full Time Contract

Recruiter : Ullrich Mugisha

Our people are what makes 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 thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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

This is your opportunity to play a part in this exciting transformation!

We are looking for a Project Co-Ordinator with Highways Permitting experience who will be supporting the Assistant Programme Managers, the Project Co-Ordinator is primarily responsible for the co-ordination of supply chain requirements (equipment, fittings, materials, plant etc).

Reporting to the Programme Manager for the South region based our of our Staverton site.

The Project Co-Ordinator will work closely with the Assistant Programme managers to ensure that all Mains Renewal activity runs smoothly.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Support with the end-to-end scheme coordination, planning & scheduling resource, equipment and forecasting cost and delivery profiles.
• Responsible for the selection of project area based upon strict affordability and benefit criteria.
• Support with the planning, ordering & coordinating of all plant, equipment, materials & fittings for the scheme as well as liaising with supply chain to proactively manage accurate delivery dates in line with programme timeline.
• Ensure all materials and equipment has been costed within the plan and are organised to arrive at the relevant time as needed for the scheme.
• Ensuring SAP or relevant systems are up to date with the latest delivery and cost figures relating to relevant schemes.
• If there is a change to project scope the Project Co-Ordinator will provide support directly to onsite construction teams to arrange emergency equipment/plant/tools if required.
• Support Assistant Programme Managers to ensure that all documentation including CDM and legal documents are up to date and collated for all schemes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The successful candidate will project management experience in some capacity. Having worked within the utilities or water industry would be beneficial. Full UK Driving License will be required as this role will be travelling to different sites across a region.

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's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 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
• Two volunteering days per year

At Severn Trent, you’ll be joining a culture that cares, one that works together to achieve, grow, and develop. And when it comes to our employee engagement scores – they’re some of the highest of energy and utility companies globally and we believe that is down to our wonderful culture, created by our wonderful people.

WHATS 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 too - so keep an eye on your phone and