Project Manager (CDC)

SevernTrentLife; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee EICA River projects focused on Continuous Water Quality Monitoring. The role requires strong project management skills, stakeholder engagement, and financial oversight. Ideal candidates have experience in utilities and are flexible with travel across the region. Competitive benefits include a car allowance, bonus scheme, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Car allowance

Family-friendly policies

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience in EICA and telemetry projects in utilities.
• Mobile and able to travel across the Severn Trent region.
• Strong character and a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple EICA River projects across various sites.
• Produce regular updates on project progress.
• Manage project finances against approved budgets.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations on projects.

Skills

EICA and telemetry project management

Contract negotiation (NEC3/4)

Stakeholder management

Project financial management

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.

Within our Capital Design and Delivery department, we are looking for a Project Manager to join the EICA River team.

Working within a delivery team, the Project Manager will be accountable for delivering a portfolio of EICA River projects focused on Continuous River Water Quality Monitoring deployments across the Severn Trent estate.

Within this role the Project Manager will take responsibility for the delivery, commissioning, and handover of projects.

The Project Manager will be required to:

• Lead the delivery of multiple EICA River projects following the river monitoring delivery process, across multiple different sites at any one time.
• Produce and provide regular updates on project progress to the Lead Project Manager and key internal stakeholders.
• Manage project finances, including monitoring spend against approved budgets, as well as updating and reporting forecast spend plans.
• Have knowledge of the CDM regulations and ensure all requirements are fulfilled in projects.
• Ensure site inspections, audits and quality checks are undertaken appropriately on projects.
• Coordinate with all key stakeholders to ensure full commissioning and testing is completed in a timely manner, and witness testing on behalf of the Client, where required.
• Develop and manage strong working relationships with Contractors to ensure the successful delivery of projects.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with key internal stakeholders to agree solutions, designs, and any changes, and also support the coordination of site activities on live operational sites.
• Undertake contract management and administration activity associated with the projects, this will include fulfilling the role of Project Manager (or equivalent, depending on type of Contract) on behalf of the Client.
• Work collaboratively and support the team with delivery of the wider EICA investment programme. This may include overseeing the delivery of small works by other team members, directing their activity, and coordinating their reports on project progress.

Working and walking near water are essential requirements for this role, due to the locations being near water, in both Severn Trent and 3rd party land. Water Rescue 3 training shall be provided to ensure safety working in / near rivers.

What you’ll bring to the role

The base location for this role is our Raynesway, Derby office. However, it is essential you are mobile and able to travel across the Severn Trent region, as you will be expected to visit sites during the working week.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in working within or leading on EICA and telemetry projects in the utilities sector or similar, and you\'ll ideally have some experience working within NEC3/4 contracts. However, this is not essential.

The role is an all-rounded Project Manager however there will be a big focus on managing varying contracts and negotiations that are involved through the process.

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.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

It\'s not just a job; it\'s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you\'ll contribute to the environment and community too.

Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Car allowance
• 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

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.