Project Manager (CDC)

SevernTrentLife; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK utility company is seeking a Project Manager in Birmingham to lead capital engineering projects. The role requires strong experience in project delivery, budget management, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a bonus scheme and extensive holiday allowances. An innovative approach and a collaborative spirit are essential to succeed in this position.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple capital engineering and construction works.
• Track record of cost planning and budgetary responsibility.
• Ability to innovate and anticipate challenges.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on key project KPIs across capital engineering projects.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement within the project portfolio.

Skills

Project and Programme Delivery

Managing NEC projects

Cost planning

Budget management

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Education

Relevant degree or working towards

Job description

Overview

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.

Within our Capital Delivery department, we are looking for a Project Manager to join the River Health Enhancement team out of our Coventry or Edgbaston offices.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Reporting directly to the Senior Programme Manager, the Project Manager will be accountable for delivering on key project KPIs across a portfolio of large capital engineering and construction projects within Severn Trent’s Capital and Commercial Services business area.

What we’re looking for

With relevant industry experience in Project and Programme Delivery and ideally degree qualified or working towards, you will be a forward thinking and innovative Project Manager capable of managing multiple capital engineering and construction works. You will have experience of managing NEC projects, with a proven track record of cost planning and management and budgetary responsibility.

You will be a dynamic and collaborative leader with excellent communication and influencing skills. You will have a strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds, and hold a relentless drive for continuous improvement, with the ability to innovate and anticipate unexpected issues and challenges as they arise.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

How we’ll reward and care for you

• 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, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• 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
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Let’s go

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