Project Manager (CDC)

Severn Trent Water; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is looking for a Project Manager to join their Waste Treatment delivery team. This role involves managing large engineering projects throughout their lifecycle, ensuring effective delivery including scope, schedule, and finance. The ideal candidate should have a degree and experience in project delivery, with dynamic leadership and strong communication skills. The position is based in Derby and requires travel to various sites.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250)

Family-friendly policies including paid maternity leave

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Degree qualified with relevant industry experience in project and programme delivery.
• Experience managing NEC projects with a proven track record of cost planning and management.
• Strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivering key projects throughout their lifecycle.
• Manage key aspects of project delivery such as scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources.
• Liaise with project stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Communication and influencing skills

Relationship building

Project and programme delivery

Education

Degree in a relevant field

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.

Key Position

Project Manager to join the Waste Treatment delivery team at our Raynesway office, Derby.

Responsibilities

As Project Manager you will be accountable for delivering key projects throughout their lifecycle across a portfolio of large capital engineering and construction wastewater treatment projects. You will manage key aspects of project delivery such as scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources, and liaise with project stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• Degree qualified with relevant industry experience in project and programme delivery.
• Experience managing NEC projects with a proven track record of cost planning and management.
• Dynamic and collaborative leader with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Driving licence essential – primary location Derby, role involves travel to various sites.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250, subject to eligibility)
• Family‑friendly policies (including one year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme – double your contribution up to 15% (when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – discounted share purchase
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Application

We can’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.