Waste Networks Manager

Severn Trent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Coventry is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the transformation of wastewater management. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in civil engineering or related fields, and a passion for developing talent. The successful candidate will manage a technical team, track delivery against goals, and guide innovation in infiltration processes. The position offers a competitive salary and a variety of benefits including an annual bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave plan

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support teams.
• Strong technical background in relevant fields such as civil engineering or utilities.
• Outstanding organizational abilities with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management and mentorship to the technical team.
• Translate strategy into an integrated engineering plan and manage resources.
• Track team delivery against targets and report on performance.
• Encourage trialing and embedding new technologies and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise in civil engineering/hydrogeology/utilities

People management

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Role Summary

We are launching a landmark programme to fundamentally transform our management of infiltration. We'll remove unwanted water from our network every day, deliver environmental benefits, and protect our rivers for generations to come. To do this, we need a pioneering Engineering Manager to lead the technical team that will turn this strategy into a reality. You’ll be at the very heart of the programme, providing the technical and people leadership that will make our ambitious goals a reality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management and technical mentorship to your team
• Translate the high‑level programme strategy into a detailed, integrated engineering plan. You will manage resources and mitigate technical risks.
• You’ll be accountable for the team's delivery against our key targets, tracking progress against technical milestones and budget, and providing clear, concise reports on performance.
• Create an environment where new ideas can thrive. You'll guide the team in trialling and embedding new technologies and processes to continually improve how we find and fix infiltration.

Qualifications & Experience

We're looking for a proven leader with strong technical expertise and people management skills, capable of guiding teams through complex challenges while promoting growth and development. Ideally, you'll bring experience in wastewater networks or related fields such as civil engineering, hydrogeology, or utilities, combined with outstanding organisational abilities and a proactive, solution‑focused mindset. You don't need to be an infiltration expert yet – what matters is your enthusiasm for leading and supporting those who are. Whether you're an experienced Engineering or Technical Manager, a Senior Engineer ready to take the next step, or an operations professional, the key to this role is your ability to inspire others and develop talent.

About Severn Trent

Our people make Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work – a place where you can be yourself and let your leadership and engineering skills shine. We are taking care of life's essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

Benefits & Rewards

• 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
• Two volunteering days per year