Senior Project Manager

SevernTrentLife; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Birmingham seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead large wastewater projects. The ideal candidate will have experience managing projects in a wastewater environment, possess excellent communication skills, and be adept at managing stakeholder relationships. This role offers competitive benefits including an annual bonus and a leading pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Volunteering days

Employee engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in managing projects in a wastewater environment.
• Knowledge of NEC4 contract conditions and cost control.
• Ability to influence and mentor team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team on large wastewater capital projects.
• Deliver projects from outline design to completion.
• Produce financial forecasts and monitor project costs.

Skills

Project management

Communication

People management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Tools

NEC4 contract

CDM regulations

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.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the project team on a large capital project within our growing wastewater capital projects business. You will be based at our Tamworth office with regular site visits.

The successful candidate should have experience of managing projects in a wastewater environment with the ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance.

You will have a good working knowledge of NEC4 contract conditions, CDM regulations, programme & risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.

Excellent communication, people and team management skills are required, with the ability to influence and mentor. You will have the ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Delivery of projects from outline design stage to completion including all handover documents.
• Produce, present and drive approval of business gate papers, contract board papers and commercial board papers.
• Build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders within Severn Trent, the design team and with our contractors.
• Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs and cost reporting.
• Produce reports for the Lead PM on project performance including programme, costs and risk.
• Review progress, budget resources and forward planning.
• Manage the STW project team including their growth and progression.
• Manage the contractors ensuring programme and costs are controlled. Administer the NEC4 contract including prompt payment of contractors.
• Work with the commercial team to produce, agree and execute the contractor’s work orders.
• Develop engineering and design solutions in order that a buildable and cost-effective solution is delivered that fulfils the business’s requirements.
• Manage and deliver all STW capital project deliverables in a timely manner.
• Ensure the production of project plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans and all plans required to meet Health and Safety legislation and comply with STW procedures.
• Raise purchase order and ensure invoices are paid promptly.
• Ensure that all STW quality and design standards are met.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE 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)
• Annual bonus scheme (of 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(including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Two 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.