SEVERN TRENT
Assistant Project Manager
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Assistant Project Manager
Assistant Project Manager - Capital Delivery | Severn Trent Water plc
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re ranked among the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and feature as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and communities while thriving in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.
If you want to do more because you care, we’d love you to be part of our team.
The Role
Based at our Finham (Coventry) office, the Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Managers by delivering high-quality projects (initially lower-risk/lower-complexity), with responsibility for financial oversight, risk management and stakeholder engagement. Key tasks include:
- Taking ownership of your projects, driving deliverables forward
- Partnering with mid to senior leadership to influence best outcomes
- Proactively managing individual budgets for projects
- Financial management and contingency allocation
This role offers variety, growth opportunities, and strong mentorship—alongside the fulfilling knowledge of contributing to safe water supplies across the UK.
About the Role
Within our Capital Delivery department, you will focus on delivering operational projects (e.g., capital schemes, programme delivery) by:
- Running smaller, high-impact projects independently (under guidance)
- Risk management: Identifying and mitigating challenges early
- Stakeholder liaison: Balancing internal and external relationships at multiple levels
- Financial oversight: Adhering to project budgets and forecasting needs
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Success in this role relies on ownership, collaboration, and resilience—alongside a desire to empower yourself and colleagues through your own development.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
We’re looking for someone with:
- Practical experience: While knowledge of NEC (New Engineering Contract) or formal qualifications (e.g., APM/Prince2) is helpful, it’s not essential. Critical is a spirit of continuous learning.
- Communications & stakeholder engagement: Strong ability to listening and influence both internally and externally.
- Problem-solving: Experience in anticipating challenges and finding innovative solutions.
- Performance mindset: Commitment to delivering on time/deliverables with a results-driven attitude.
- Unrestricted UK full driving licence: Mandatory for operational roles within our remit.
Above all, it’s your drive, passion, and character that will shine. We celebrate diversity and welcome candidates whose values aligned with our purpose of being part of something bigger—where water isn’t just a utility, but an act of good.
Key Traits We Celebrate
- Significantological career: Wanting to do more because it matters
- Positive, welcoming attitude: Envisioning a growing, inclusive workplace
- Curiosity & resilience: Welcome the broader scope our evolving industries bring
How We Support You
At Severn Trent, you won’t just have a job—you’ll build a sustainable career where your contributions shape both your own and the wider community’s future.
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Benefits Overview
Workplace Stability & Balance
- 28 days annual leave + paid bank holidays
- Flexibility to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per share year
Financial & Long-Term Incentives
- Annual bonus (up to £2,250) based on company performance
Growth & Future-Proofing
- Investment into our employees’ futures: Sever Trent doubles your pension contributions (we match up to 15% if you contribute 7.5%*)
- ShareSave programme: Opportunity to buy Severn Trent plc shares at a discounted rate
Sustainable Lifestyle
- EV charging and workplace sustainability perks
- Retail discounts (rewards for great work!)
Support for All Phases of Life
- Award-winning family-friendly policies including a year of fully-paid maternity and adoption leave
- Tailored support packages for varied personal circumstances—ensuring work aligns with growth as a person
Volunteering #SustainableImpact
- Two paid volunteering days per year
Let’s Make a Difference, Together
Join our team and play your part in delivering water to 5.7m homes across UK. Excellence, environmental care, and a positive community impact are why we do what we do.
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