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Posted Date:  13 May 2026
Posting End Date:  27 - May - 2026
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Chief  Engineer GM
Salary (£):  Competitive

PMO Planner

 

 

We’re more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll work with the latest technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.  

With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future. 

 


LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT


We’re looking for a talented PMO Project Planner to play a pivotal role in delivering our SRO RAPID and Major Projects programme - shaping nationally significant water infrastructure for the future.

As part of a high-performing PMO, you’ll lead the development, integration and oversight of project and programme plans, providing the insight and control needed to keep complex projects on track and delivering against critical business objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Programme Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with Project Delivery teams, SRO Technical specialists and external partners, driving a consistent, high-quality approach to planning and scheduling across this strategically important, regulated programme.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Develop and maintain integrated project and programme schedules for SRO Major Projects, including critical path, recovery and contingency planning
  • Embed PMO planning standards, governance and controls, ensuring consistent application across complex, multi-supplier environments
  • Integrate supplier schedules into a single, aligned master programme to support delivery of RAPID-regulated schemes
  • Monitor performance against plan, analyse variances and proactively identify risks to milestones, critical path and programme outcomes
  • Produce clear, tailored reporting (graphical, written and data-driven) to support project, programme and portfolio decision-making
  • Support resource planning, change control and impact assessment, identifying risks and opportunities across the programme
  • Ensure full alignment with RAPID / Ofwat Major Projects gate requirements and associated governance


You'll be based at our Head Office in Coventry.  You’ll work within our PMO team. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week.


WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Proven experience in project and programme planning within a PMO environment
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
  • Advanced Excel capability, with experience producing analysis and insight reports
  • Experience working in fast‑paced, complex programme or major project environments
  • Confident communicator, able to challenge teams and suppliers constructively
  • Good understanding of project controls, scheduling, and commercial awareness
  • Full U.K driving licence


Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care. 


HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU


Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family: 

  • 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 and 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.

 

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