Project Manager (CDC)

Severn Trent; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme (double contribution up

Sharesave

Training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent is seeking a Project Manager to join our Capital Delivery team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. You will lead projects from inception through to completion, managing scope, budgets, risks and stakeholder relationships to deliver outcomes that benefit millions of customers and communities.

We value a strong project management background, delivery of capital projects, and the ability to coordinate across internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering engineering, construction, operational or capital projects.
• Strong project management experience including programme management, risk management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge where appropriate.
• Experience managing contractors and supply chain partners to achieve project outcomes.
• Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of project controls.
• Ability to make decisions, manage competing priorities and drive projects forward.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from inception through to completion, managing scope, budgets, risks, schedules and stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver projects safely, on time and within budget across Water, Waste and Infrastructure programmes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, contractors and delivery teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contractor management

Nec contracts knowledge

CDM awareness

Driving licence

Job description

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make 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.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Capital Delivery team on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead projects that make a real difference to our customers, communities and the environment. You'll be responsible for managing projects through their full lifecycle, working closely with stakeholders, contractors and delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

We're looking for an Project Manager to join our Capital Delivery team.

How We Work

Working arrangements vary across our Capital Delivery teams and are agreed on a manager‑by‑manager basis. As a result, office and home‑working expectations may differ depending on the team and role you join.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

This opportunity is a 12-month fixed‑term contract covering a period of maternity leave within our Capital Delivery team. You'll be joining an established team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across our Water, Waste and Infrastructure programmes, helping to maintain and improve essential services for millions of customers.

As a Project Manager, you'll lead projects from inception through to completion, managing scope, budgets, risks, schedules and stakeholder relationships to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Proven experience delivering engineering, construction, operational or capital projects from initiation through to completion.
• Strong project management experience, including programme management, risk management, budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge where appropriate.
• Experience managing contractors and supply chain partners to achieve project outcomes.
• Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of project controls.
• Ability to make decisions, manage competing priorities and drive projects forward.
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience within the water, wastewater, utilities, engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience delivering medium to large-scale capital projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and project management frameworks.
• Understanding of CDM regulations and health & safety requirements within a project delivery environment.
• APM qualification or equivalent.
• NEC accreditation.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Environmental or Project Management related discipline.

Our Capital Delivery teams are responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across our Water, Waste and Infrastructure programmes. As a Project Manager, you'll lead projects that improve and maintain essential services for millions of customers while helping shape the future of our water and wastewater networks and treatment assets.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

Please note:

This is a 12-month fixed‑term contract to provide maternity cover within the Capital Delivery team.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

Benefits

• 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