Technical Lead

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in Coventry is seeking a Technical Lead to enhance risk reduction and performance across Water Quality and Sewerage Treatment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, analytical skills, and a solid understanding of environmental challenges, along with a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Salary of up to £52,826

Annual bonus scheme of up to 15%

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of water and wastewater networks and treatment processes.
• Experience in stakeholder collaboration and problem-solving.
• Full UK driving licence and IT competency including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive risk reduction and performance across Water Quality, Sewerage Treatment, and Environmental work streams.
• Optimize resources for OPEX savings and manage stakeholder engagement.
• Lead the identification and resolution of critical skills gaps within the team.

Skills

Understanding of water and wastewater networks

Strong analytical skills

Leadership ability

Problem-solving skills

Advanced IT skills

Communication skills

Job description

Hello, we’re Severn Trent Services a commercial arm of the Severn Trent Group. We provide water and waste services to companies nationwide, including the MoD.

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.

We’re currently recruiting for a Technical Lead join our team.

The primary objective of this role is to drive risk reduction and performance across Water Quality, Sewerage Treatment, and Environmental work streams under the Aquatrine contract.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

In your new role, you’ll be responsible for optimising resources for OPEX savings, strengthening our ability to win new growth contracts through tender support and manage stakeholder engagement with MOD and developers.

Some of your other key accountabilities will include:

• Ownership of Flow Compliance requirements for Sewerage Treatment (STW) project within MOD Package C Contract.
• Accountable for the protection of the MOD water & wastewater; networks, infrastructure, permits and licences, by ensuring adequate interventions to accommodate new development on MOD sites.
• Responsible for the ALS sampling delivery and budget, flushing programme and Private Water Supply Risk Assessments (PWSRAs)
• Responsible for all EA compliance in terms of permitting, consents in relation to Abstraction and Sewerage Treatment in addition to MCERTS audits, accreditation and rolling out and delivering additional sites on to MCERTS
• Accountable for BSI and Achilles Audits relating to ISO 14001 and related environmental issues (e.g. Pollutions)
• Identification and resolution of critical skills gaps within STS Networks Team, such that as market needs change, STS adapts and continues to grow
• Identification of process and asset risks with potential to impact on contractual and financial performance, with ownership to ensure adequate mitigation.
• Stakeholder engagement to build and maintain business relationships with key influential 3rd parties
• Best in class customer care, ensuring timely and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Consistent reporting and process governance, meeting all expectations of MOD and internal senior management
• Drive continuous improvement new, smarter and more efficient ways of working and meeting increasing customer expectations
• Provision of timely and detailed answers to MOD, in response to assurance, project and programme enquiries
• Support development of long-term strategy to drive STS growth and capability
• Management and inspiring leadership of own team, ensuring timely delivery of projects, achievement of all service level agreements, development and embedding improved operating

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

Our ideal candidate will bring a solid understanding of water and wastewater networks, treatment processes, and the environmental challenges facing businesses like STS. You’ll have strong analytical skills to interpret network hydraulics, proven experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and a track record of problem-solving and logical thinking to deliver results.

Leadership ability is key, motivating teams and inspiring high performance—alongside meticulous attention to accuracy and reliability. A full UK driving licence, advanced IT skills (including Microsoft Office), and the confidence to thrive in a fast‑paced, detail‑driven environment are essential.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, 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. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

WHAT’S IN FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent, and we’ll reward 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 Seven Trent Services family:

• Salary of up to £52,826 (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus scheme of up to 15% of your annual salary, based on company performance)
• Standby / Call out payments
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• 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

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please get in touch with our amazing team of recruiters [e-mail].

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