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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 £49,370

Strategic Planning Analyst

 

 

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 Planning Analyst to join our Asset Strategy team. This is a key role focused on driving efficiencies in permitting through data-led initiatives and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain automated systems to support permitting processes
  • Build and manage Power BI dashboards and forms
  • Lead data-driven projects to improve permitting efficiency
  • Manage EA pre-application submissions and technical meetings
  • Deliver training and communications around permits and WINEP
  • Provide expert guidance to Design and Delivery teams, supporting AMP8 activity


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:

  • Strong communication, planning, and implementation skills
  • Experience in building automated systems
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and challenge constructively
  • Skilled in data modelling and identifying efficiencies
  • Relationship-building mindset and team-oriented approach

Qualifications:

  • Level 4+ qualification in Data Science or similar
  • Full UK 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: 

  • Starting from £49,370
  • 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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