Project Manager

Severn Trent; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water management company in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to oversee asset investment programs and manage delivery for WINEP and flooding initiatives. The successful candidate will have strong engineering experience in the wastewater sector, a solid understanding of sewer networks, and experience with project management tools. Benefits include an annual bonus, a leading pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunities

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family-friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Strong engineering experience within the wastewater sector.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program delivery for asset investments in WINEP and flooding initiatives.
• Manage financial forecasts and identify risks and opportunities.
• Liaise with contractors to manage critical sewer CCTV projects.

Skills

Project management

Engineering experience in wastewater sector

Communication

Team coordination

Adaptability

Tools

InfoAsset Manager

MS Project

Job description

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.

What we’re looking for

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. 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.

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.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme (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