Senior Project Manager

Severn Trent Water; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex projects in the Waste Infra team. This role involves supporting the team technically and helping with the development of junior members. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with NEC4 and APM PMQ qualifications. The company offers competitive benefits, including a bonus scheme, generous holiday, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave option

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Confident communication and team membership.
• Strong planning and organizing skills.
• Experience in managing project scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality, and resources.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex projects within the Waste Infra team.
• Support junior team members' technical skills.
• Engage with key stakeholders throughout project life cycle.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Planning and organizing

Conflict management

Negotiating skills

Education

NEC4 qualification

APM PMQ or equivalent

Job description

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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.

Within our Capital Delivery department, we are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Waste Infra team in Raynesway.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As our Senior Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the more complex and larger projects within the programme as well as supporting the team from a technical standpoint. You’ll also help develop junior team members technical skills and aid the Senior Programme Manager in the teams’ career development.

You’ll also be responsible for supporting the Senior Programme Manager in the successful delivery of the Waste Infra programme of work to time, cost and quality. You’ll support driving the programme from design through to completion, engaging with key stakeholders (both internally and externally) along the way.

With a diverse programme in the Waste Infra team, you’ll see a wide range of projects with varying degrees of complexity, in terms of stakeholders and strategic implementation. The programme of works in the team is prioritised through our Tactical Asset Planning (TAP) team, so stakeholder management is key throughout the project life cycle.

You’ll be competent in managing the six aspects of a project, i.e. scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources. You’ll drive the project plans, safeguard milestone delivery and also ensure reporting of progress through to the Senior Programme Manager.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll come equipped with confident communication, team membership, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and flexible approach to working, and have excellent planning and organising skills.

You’ll also bring your strong conflict management and negotiating skills and would ideally be NEC4 and APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualified.

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.

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, 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.