Project Engineer

Severn Trent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Holiday entitlement

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Training and Academy

Family friendly policies

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking a Project Engineer within the Network Control department to lead project teams through the full lifecycle, from business case to closure, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control and quality standards. You will scope plans with Designers and D&B Contractors, acting as NEC Project Manager when delegated and managing stakeholder expectations.

The role requires strong communication, organisational, and risk management skills, plus the ability to drive financial forecasting

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task across workstreams.
• Experience in health and safety risk management and CDM compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project team and lifecycle from business case to closure.
• Create project plans with input from Designers and contractors; act as NEC Project Manager when delegated.
• Manage budgets, forecast financial needs and ensure value for money across projects.
• Coordinate with utility bodies and external stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Health and safety risk management

Hydraulic modelling

Driving licence

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We have a brilliant opportunity to join our Network Control department as a Project Engineer!
While in this role, you will play a key role in leading and managing the project team and project lifecycle (from business case approval to closure and review) ensuring all project deliverables are achieved on time, within cost and to agreed quality standards.
You will scope and create project plan with input from Designer (who determines the time required to complete design) and the appointed D&B Contractor (where appropriate) and perform the role of NEC Project Manager (or elements of it) when delegated by the Programme Manager (Delegation of Authority to be confirmed)
You’ll also manage internal and external stakeholders and customers, assist in the preparation and submission of Business Cases/to Severn Trent Water governance boards, while undertaking the financial management of projects to ensure accurate and robust financial forecasting and budgetary allocation.
Facilitate the resolution of issues arising between Severn Trent Water and other utilities, statutory bodies and statutory undertakers, e.g, power, Network Rail, British Waterways, Highway Authorities and councils.
This is a diverse and fast passed role that will include optinioneering initial solutions and writing papers obtaining funding, through to organising trials and ensuring safe delivery of capital installs to enable the isolation; effectively seeing this job through end to end.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

We’re seeking someone who has excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholders. You’ll need to bring strong organisational skills and the confidence to manage multiple workstreams, prioritise tasks effectively, and motivate both direct and third‑party teams. Operating in a fast‑paced and dynamic setting means you’ll also need to be fluid in your approach, managing expectations clearly while having the courage to challenge team members and external suppliers to ensure high‑quality work is delivered on time, to cost, and to the required standards.
You’ll join our team with the capability to identify and manage risks and opportunities across all projects within your portfolio, drawing on an excellent understanding of health and safety‑related risk management. You will also play a key role in ensuring Severn Trent fulfils its duties as Client under CDM regulations and remains compliant with all external legislation. Experience of working closely with the supply chain is essential, particularly in supporting the delivery of projects to defined milestones, specifications, health and safety expectations, outputs, and quality requirements.
A critical part of the role includes managing programme finances, from long‑term financial planning through to accurate forecasting and budget allocation. You’ll be expected to seek out the best financial and innovative solutions for Severn Trent, ensuring our investments are optimised and robust. Strong hydraulic and problem‑solving skills will be vital, including the ability to identify and promote effective solutions and carry out hydraulic modelling where required.
While the right skills and experience matter, we’re equally passionate about finding someone with the right character—someone positive, caring, and ready to get involved. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, knowing that diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up, take ownership, and want to be part of something bigger—people who want to make a meaningful difference because they genuinely care. A full UK driving licence will also be required for this role.
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's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Seven Trent Family

• Salary paying circa £51,325.26
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 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’
• Family friendly policies