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Posted Date:  27 Oct 2025
Posting End Date:  10/11/2025
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Design
Salary (£):  £40,000 - £55,000

Project Manager (CDC)

 

Our purpose is taking care of life essentials, but we are also big on making a difference, not just because we should, but because we care.

 

AMP8, our five-year regulatory period, will see us launch our biggest and most complex investment program of almost £13BN, of which £6bn will be delivered to our capital programme. This is more than double the size of the AMP7 Capital programme and is an opportunity to drive real change.

 

Our new Plug and Play approach will be a collection of common parts that can be connected in different ways and work together (like rigs or tanks) They can be mixed and match to create a wide range of different products

 

Picture this as your ready-made catalogue of standard products you can simply select the part you need and then they arrive ready to go all in one

 

This new innovative approach will help you combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding, and water quality. Be part of something bringing benefits to our communities, health outcomes and environment. Plug and play methodology will enable us to build smarter faster safer greener and more affordable projects.

 

It could be the biggest challenge of your career, if you want to do more because you care we would love to talk to you.

 

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Plug and Play team and help shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure.
 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW  
 

Are you a Project Manager with a strong background in delivering projects within the construction industry, looking for new and exciting projects to manage?


As Project Manager you'll be accountable for delivering on key projects throughout their lifecycle across a portfolio of large capital engineering and construction wastewater treatment projects. You'll be managing key aspects of project delivery such as scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources, as well as liaising with project stakeholders at all levels.
  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
 

Ideally degree qualified with relevant experience in project and programme delivery, you will be a forward thinking and innovative leader capable of managing multiple different programmes of work.
 

You will have a proven track record of effective schedule and cost planning and budgetary responsibility.

 

You will have experience of managing NEC projects, with a proven track record of cost planning and management and budgetary responsibility.
 

You will be a dynamic and collaborative leader with excellent communication and influencing skills. You will have a strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds, and hold a relentless drive for continuous improvement, with the ability to innovate and anticipate unexpected issues and challenges as they arise.
 

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too. 
 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? 
 

We do more, because we care.

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU  
 

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.  
 

Here’s some of our favourites:
 

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy / sell up to 5 additional days per year)  
  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending 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  
  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers  
  • Family friendly policies  
  • Two volunteering days per year  

 

WHAT’S NEXT 
 

We can’t wait to hear from you.     
 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at Recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.   
 

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.   
 

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails! 

 

 

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