Senior Project Manager
Severn Trent
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Job summary
Severn Trent is seeking a Technical Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of standardised, modular solutions within its Plug & Play programme. You will coordinate engineering and delivery teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project execution across major infrastructure initiatives.
The role emphasises governance, cost control, and collaboration with internal product teams, design teams, and external partners to achieve high-quality, repeatable outcomes.
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent.
- Significant experience delivering complex infrastructure or engineering projects.
- Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies and cost management.
Responsibilities
- Lead planning and delivery of projects with emphasis on programme scheduling, budget control, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- Manage projects from concept through delivery and handover with clear governance and reporting.
- Review inputs from designers, consultants and contractors to ensure buildable, compliant solutions.
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Job description
Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.
AMP8, our current five-year regulatory period, will deliver nearly £13bn of investment, of which £6bn will be delivered through our capital programme.
Plug & Play enables Capital Delivery designers to save time and reduce costs through engineering-led, modular solutions – driving transformation, standardising products, and supporting key projects through targeted collaboration.
This innovative programme aims to tackle challenges in waste and water infrastructure, flooding, and water quality – bringing lasting benefits to communities, public health, and the environment.
This is an opportunity to work on high-impact engineering challenges and influence the future of infrastructure delivery.
We are looking for a Technical Senior Project Manager to work within our Plug & Play team, truly delivering for the future.
We are looking for a Technical Senior Project Manager with strong experience in delivering complex infrastructure and engineering projects to join our innovative Plug & Play team.
This is a delivery-focused role where you will lead the coordination and execution of standardised, repeatable solutions for major infrastructure programmes, supporting one of the UK’s largest capital investment initiatives.
You’ll play a key role in shaping how we plan, manage, and deliver projects smarter, faster, and more efficiently, ensuring solutions are well-defined, buildable, cost-effective, and aligned across multidisciplinary teams.
You will be responsible for delivering projects to programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards, while driving collaboration between engineering, design, and delivery teams.
Be part of developing the future delivery function!
You’ll be ensuring that appropriate project management input is provided to the project team, enabling effective coordination between the Severn Trent Product Team and Site Design Teams to support successful delivery and installation of standard solutions on site.
- Lead the planning and delivery of projects, with a strong focus on:
- Programme management and scheduling
- Budget control and cost management
- Coordination of multidisciplinary engineering and delivery teams
- Manage projects from concept through to delivery and handover
- Ensure clear governance, reporting, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle
- Drive consistency in delivery across multiple projects and workstreams
- Support teams to deliver solutions that are practical, buildable, and aligned with project requirements
- Review and challenge inputs from designers, consultants, and contractors
- Coordinate teams to ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
- Facilitate resolution of technical issues through collaboration with engineering teams
- Support the implementation and rollout of repeatable / standard product solutions
- Drive efficiency through improved processes, lessons learned, and continuous improvement
- Promote standardisation to enhance delivery speed, cost efficiency, and quality outcomes
- Contribute to development of delivery frameworks, processes, and best practices
- Work closely with internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and external stakeholders
- Act as the key interface between product, design, and delivery teams
- Ensure alignment across all parties to achieve project objectives
- Support effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle
- Identify, manage, and mitigate project and delivery risks
- Ensure projects meet requirements for health & safety (CDM), programme, cost, constructability, delivery, and whole-life quality performance
- Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Skills and experience matter, but character and attitude are just as important. We value proactive, positive people who genuinely care, take initiative, and go beyond expectations through their actions, not just their words.
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Significant experience delivering complex infrastructure or engineering projects, particularly:
- Multidisciplinary project coordination
- Capital project delivery across design and construction phases
- Delivery of modular or standardised solutions (desirable but not essential)
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Project delivery methodologies (e.g. waterfall, stage-gate, or agile where applicable)
- Commercial and cost management principles
- Programme planning and scheduling tools
- Experience managing consultants, contractors, and external stakeholders
- Proven ability to drive projects forward, resolve issues, and deliver practical outcomes
Ideally operating at Senior Project Manager level, but strong Project Managers / Advanced professionals will be considered
- Delivery-focused with strong problem-solving mindset
- Innovative and open to new ways of working
- Highly collaborative with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities
- Experience in water, wastewater, or infrastructure sectors
- Exposure to standardised, modular, or product-based delivery approaches
- Understanding of CDM regulations and project delivery responsibilities
- Professional certification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMP) or working towards
- Experience driving cost optimisation, efficiencies, or value-led delivery
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.
With That In Mind, Here Are Just Some Of Our Favourite's Perks That You’ll Get Being Part Of The Severn Trent Family
- 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 of base salary 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
- Two volunteering days per year
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