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Posted Date:  9 Jul 2025
Posting End Date:  23- July-2025
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Plc
Department:  Network Control
Salary (£):  £49,100.63 - £50,229.38

Senior Network Controller

 

 

24 hours a day, 365 days a year we serve 4.8 million households and business across the heart of the UK. Each cuppa drank and every toilet flushed is only possible because of our brilliant team members working across our patch. 

 

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality. We know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities where they live.

 

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Senior Network Controller!

 

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We have an incredible opportunity for you to join our Network Interventions team as a Senior Network Controller for a 6-month stint at the Severn Trent Centre in Coventry.

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

As a Senior Network Controller, you'll be one of the technical leads for our Network Intervention Team, overseeing interventions across multiple counties and supporting county controllers. You'll be the go-to expert on our water network, hydraulics, and water quality, ensuring that planned infra and non-infra interventions are risk-assessed and signed off with precision. Your role will involve assessing high-risk work and peer-reviewing county controller risk and contingency documents.

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

 

  • Lead with Expertise: Be the technical guru on our water network, guiding interventions and supporting county controllers.
  • Risk Assessment: Assess and sign off high-risk work, ensuring safety and efficiency.
  • Mentorship: Help the Network Intervention Lead mentor and drive the team forward, enhancing skills and processes through continuous improvement.
  • Contingency Planning: Ensure effective contingency plans are in place to mitigate any impact on our customers.

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

 

  • Experience: Ideally, you'll have extensive knowledge of the Severn Trent Network, our systems, assets, and operations.
  • Skills: Strong risk assessment abilities, excellent time management, and the capability to thrive in a pressurised environment.
  • Leadership: Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to mentor, nurture, and coach controllers.
  • Essential: A full UK Driving licence is essential for traveling around your allocated area.

 

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

 

Working at Severn Trent isn't just a job; it's a chance to build a rewarding career. We offer a range of benefits that recognize great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll be contributing to the environment and the communities where we live.

 

Perks of Being Part of the Severn Trent Family:

 

  • Generous Holidays: 28 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
  • Annual Bonus: Up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance.
  • Leading Pension Scheme: We double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%).
  • Sharesave: Buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate.
  • Training & Development: Access to our dedicated 'Academy'.
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme & Retail Offers: Save on eco-friendly vehicles and enjoy retail discounts.
  • Family-Friendly Policies: Including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave.
  • Volunteering Days: Two days per year to give back to the community.

 

 

WHATS NEXT?

 

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

 

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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