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Lead Project Manager
About Severn Trent
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.
Join us to make 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.
Lead Project Manager – Flood Mitigation Programme
We’re looking for a Lead Project Manager to spearhead the delivery of our Flood Mitigation Programme within the Rivers & Flooding team. You’ll lead a team of Project Managers and support staff, overseeing a portfolio of projects that reduce flood risk, safeguard customers, and build long-term community resilience across our region.
You’ll take ownership of programme delivery from concept to completion — providing leadership, commercial oversight, and assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and handover. This is a role where technical expertise meets people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and visible safety management.
Location & Reporting
- Location: Raynesway office, Derby
- Reports to: Business Leader for Rivers and Flooding
Key Responsibilities
- Own programme delivery end-to-end, providing leadership, commercial oversight, and assurance.
- Scope definition and design coordination to align with objectives.
- NEC contract management and adherence to agreements.
- Customer and stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.
- Risk management, particularly around customer and community impacts.
- Work closely with supply chain and design partners to meet milestones, quality, and health & safety standards.
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What You’ll Bring to the Role
We’re looking for someone with the technical capability, resilience, and people skills to lead meaningful flood-related projects that matter to our customers and communities.
Essential Experience & Skills
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Extensive experience in flood risk, drainage, water engineering, or wider infrastructure delivery.
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Strong understanding of flood-mitigation techniques, surface water management, and drainage systems.
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Significant experience delivering projects or programmes under the NEC contract framework.
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Proven ability to deliver high-volume, medium-risk projects within a regulated or infrastructure setting.
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Strong programme-level risk-management experience, especially involving customer and community impacts.
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Solid working knowledge of engineering standards, building regulations, and environmental best practice.
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Experience leading and coaching multi-disciplinary teams, driving safety, quality, and performance.
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Practical leadership and compliance experience under CDM regulations.
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Experience working closely with supply-chain and design partners to meet milestones, quality expectations, and H&S standards.
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Essential Qualifications
- Associate Driving Licence – Full UK licence.
Desirable Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or an Environmental discipline.
- APM (Association for Project Management) or NEC accreditation.
- Professional membership (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, IMechE), or progressing toward it.
Our Difference: Character & Culture
Skills and experience matter, but character, positiveness, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. If you care about making a difference and want to be part of something bigger, you’ll fit right in.
Rewards & Benefits
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.
Holidays & Flexibility
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays ( ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year).
Financial Benefits
- Car allowance of £400 per month.
- Annual bonus scheme ( of up to £2,250 depending on company performance).
- Sharesave scheme – buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
Pensions & Growth
- Leading pension scheme – we double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
Work-Life Support
- Family-friendly policies, including fully paid maternity and adoption leave for one year.
- Two volunteering days per year.
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