Posted Date:  3 Sept 2025
Posting End Date:  17/09/2025
Location:  Birmingham
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Delivery Treatment
Salary (£):  £50,000 - £59,000 DOE

Senior Project Manager

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making 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. 

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead the project team on a large capital project within our growing wastewater capital projects business. You will be based at our Tamworth office with regular site visits.  

The successful candidate should have experience of managing projects in a wastewater environment with the ability to manage and deliver a successful project with minimal guidance.


You will have a good working knowledge of NEC4 contract conditions, CDM regulations, programme & risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting.

Excellent communication, people and team management skills are required, with the ability to influence and mentor. You will have the ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to conclusion.

 



WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Delivery of projects from outline design stage to completion including all handover documents.

  • Produce, present and drive approval of business gate papers, contract board papers and commercial board papers.

  • Build and maintain good relationships with all stakeholders within Severn Trent, the design team and with our contractors.

  • Produce financial forecasts, monitor and control project costs and cost reporting.

  • Produce reports for the Lead PM on project performance including programme, costs and risk.

  • Review progress, budget resources and forward planning.

  • Manage the STW project team including their growth and progression.

  • Manage the contractors ensuring programme and costs are controlled. Administer the NEC4 contract including prompt payment of contractors.

  • Work with the commercial team to produce, agree and the execute the contactor’s work orders.

  • Develop engineering and design solutions in order that a buildable and cost-effective solution is delivered that fulfils the business’s requirements.

  • Manage and deliver all STW capital project deliverables in a timely manner.

  • Ensure the production of  project plans, risk assessments, method statements, site waste management plans and all plans required to meet Health and Safety legislation and comply with STW procedures.

  • Raise purchase order and ensure invoices are paid promptly.

  • Ensure that all STW quality and design standards are met.



 

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

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. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too.

Here are some of our favourites: 

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)

  • 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 (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)

  • Two volunteering days per year  

 

 

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We'll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.