Project Manager

Severn Trent Water; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A water utility company in the East Midlands is seeking a skilled Project Manager to support their Waste Networks team. The role involves overseeing key programs related to WINEP and flooding, managing financial forecasts, and ensuring quality project delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong engineering experience in the wastewater sector, have a solid understanding of sewer networks, and have experience with project management tools. The position offers numerous benefits including competitive holiday, bonus schemes, and a leading pension plan.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Strong engineering experience within the wastewater sector.
• Solid understanding of sewer networks and project management.
• Experience with project management tools like MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of programs for WINEP and flooding initiatives.
• Manage financial forecasts and budgets for programs.
• Ensure timely and quality deliverables while managing risks.

Skills

Project management

Engineering experience in wastewater

Communication

GIS knowledge

Budget management

Tools

MS Project

InfoAsset Manager

Job description

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in delivering impactful projects for our Waste Networks team within Chief Engineer?

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Project Manager to join us in driving our risk validation processes and enhancing our asset understanding. Whether you're just starting out in project management or you're an experienced professional, this is your opportunity to make a tangible difference in our WINEP and flooding programs.

Everything You Need to Know

This is your chance to work on meaningful projects that deliver real results for our customers and communities. At Severn Trent, we foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where your ideas, skills, and experience are valued. Whether you're an aspiring project manager or a seasoned professional, you'll find opportunities to grow, lead, and make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the delivery of programs to identify the necessary asset investments for our WINEP and flooding initiatives.
• Managing program outputs with precision and accuracy.
• Sourcing Consultant and Contractor support as required and maintaining an overview of the Waste Networks capital investment program.
• Liaising with CCTV contractors to project manage our critical sewer CCTV projects, including agreeing work packages to deliver InfoAsset outputs in line with the business requirements.
• Ensuring all stakeholder responsibilities are clearly defined and opportunities for partnership working are explored.
• Adhering to and documenting CDM roles and responsibilities accurately throughout the project lifecycle, where applicable.

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 program delivery to meet objectives.

Working with Tactical Asset Planning colleagues, you will provide support, where relevant with business cases for governance board approval and manage smooth handovers to the Capital Delivery team, including post-project reviews.

Your role also includes managing financial forecasts and budgets while identifying and mitigating risks and opportunities to ensure the successful delivery of programs.

If this sounds like something you could do, read on!!

What You'll Bring to the Role

We're looking for someone with a real drive to make a positive difference. You'll have strong engineering experience within the wastewater sector and a solid understanding of sewer networks. You'll ideally have a working knowledge of InfoAsset Manager (formerly InfoNet), although strong experience with other GIS packages may also be considered.

You’ll bring solid project management experience, ideally within infrastructure or utilities. You'll know how to manage programmes from start to finish, keeping them on track, within budget, and aligned with business goals. You'll be comfortable working with contractors, coordinating teams, and ensuring outputs meet the required standards.

You’ll be creative and strategic, able to adapt to changing priorities and conflicting demands. You'll communicate clearly and confidently, and depending on your level, you’ll be able to inspire and support others. Experience with project management tools like MS Project is helpful, and a full UK driving licence is essential.

Most importantly, you’ll bring positivity, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. If you care about doing a great job and want to help shape the future of our wastewater infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

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 Seven Trent family:

• 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
• Two volunteering days per year

What's 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 emails.

And, if your curiosity has peaked and you want to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.