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Posted Date:  17 Oct 2025
Posting End Date:  31 - Oct - 2025
Location:  Coventry
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Asset strategy
Salary (£):  Starting from £50,000

Strategic Asset Manager

 

 

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 Strategic Asset Manager – Permitting to provide expert guidance across wastewater and clean water permitting, supporting AMP8 delivery and driving innovative, data-led design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as subject matter expert on permitting requirements for wastewater and clean water projects
  • Lead technical modelling and permit limit setting using Monte Carlo simulations
  • Build strong relationships with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders
  • Manage EA pre-applications and technical discussions
  • Develop SOPs and enable self-serve capabilities across teams
  • Support WINEP sign-off and dynamic permitting initiatives
  • Participate in Communities of Practice to drive continuous improvement


You'll be based at our Head Office in Coventry.  You’ll work within our Asset Strategy 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


About You:

  • Proven experience in wastewater and sludge treatment design
  • Strong knowledge of environmental permits, EMS, and CDM regulations
  • Skilled in modelling, flow calculations, and process investigations
  • Excellent communication, planning, and project management skills
  • Ability to challenge constructively and collaborate effectively
  • Have an Engineering background


Qualifications:

  • Essential: Degree in Science/Engineering and a full UK driving licence
  • Desirable: Professional accreditation (e.g. ICE, CIWEM), BTEC Sewage Treatment or CIWEM Certificate, IOSH or equivalent safety qualification

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: 

  • Salary starting from £50,000
  • 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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