Severn Trent
Senior Project Manager
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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering essential services to over eight million customers while protecting the environment and supporting our communities.
If you want to do more because you care, we'd love to hear from you.
Within our Capital Delivery team, we're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join us and play a key role in delivering some of the most complex and high-profile projects across our AMP programme.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a portfolio of complex capital projects from concept through to completion.
Working closely with internal teams, framework partners, contractors, and key stakeholders, you'll ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You'll provide leadership across multidisciplinary project teams whilst driving performance, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Managing large-scale capital projects from design through to delivery and handover.
- Ensuring projects are delivered in line with agreed business objectives, programme timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
- Leading project governance, risk management, forecasting, and reporting activities.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Managing NEC contracts and commercial performance across project delivery.
- Driving a culture of health, safety, and wellbeing throughout all project activities.
- Supporting the development and mentoring of project management colleagues across the wider team.
- Identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement that deliver value for our customers and business.
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What You'll Bring To The Role
We're looking for an experienced project professional with a proven track record of delivering large-scale engineering, infrastructure, utilities, or construction projects.
You'll be a confident leader who can build strong relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive project performance in a fast-paced environment.
You Will Ideally Have
- Significant experience managing complex capital projects and programmes.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contract management.
- Experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and financial controls.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong planning, organisation, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
- APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management qualification.
- Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline (desirable).
- A full UK driving licence.
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We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals because we know different perspectives help us better serve our communities. We're looking for people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and genuinely care about making a difference.
How We'll Reward And Care For You
Working here isn't just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent.
Alongside a Competitive Salary, You'll Benefit From
- Annual bonus scheme
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Generous pension scheme
- Private healthcare options
- Access to our employee shares scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
- Dedicated learning and development programmes
- Wellbeing support and employee assistance programme
- Family-friendly policies
Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to help shape projects that make a real difference to customers, communities, and the environment.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage candidates to let us know if they require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
If you want to do more because you care, we'd love to hear from you.
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