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Posted Date:  3 Jul 2026
Posting End Date:  19 July 2026
Location:  Derby
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Water Quality & Environment
Salary (£):  £52,825.50 - £63,072.22 + car allowance

Lead Project Manager

 

 

 

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here. 

 

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

 

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

 

We’re looking for a Lead Project Manager to spearhead the delivery of our Flood Mitigation Programme within the Rivers & Flooding team. You’ll lead a team of Project Managers and support staff, overseeing a portfolio of project that reduce flood risk, safeguard customers, and build long-term community resilience across our region.

 

You’ll take ownership of programme delivery from concept to completion — providing leadership, commercial oversight, and assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and handover. This is a role where technical expertise meets people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and visible safety management.

 

 

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW   

Based at our Raynesway office in Derby, you’ll report to the Business Leader for Rivers and Flooding.

 

You’ll take ownership of programme delivery from concept to completion — providing leadership, commercial oversight, and assurance across design, construction, commissioning, and handover. This is a role where technical expertise meets people leadership, stakeholder engagement, and visible safety management.

 

From defining scope and coordinating design, to managing NEC contracts, engaging customers, and ensuring regulatory compliance, you’ll play a key role in reducing flood impacts across our networks and supporting those we serve.

 

 

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE  

We’re looking for someone with the technical capability, resilience, and people skills to lead meaningful flood‑related projects that matter to our customers and communities.

 

You’ll bring:

  • Extensive experience in flood risk, drainage, water engineering, or wider infrastructure delivery.

  • Strong understanding of flood‑mitigation techniques, surface water management, and drainage systems.

  • Significant experience delivering projects or programmes under the NEC contract framework.

  • Proven ability to deliver high‑volume, medium‑risk projects within a regulated or infrastructure setting.

  • Strong programme‑level risk‑management experience, especially involving customer and community impacts.

  • A solid working knowledge of engineering standards, building regulations, and environmental best practice.

  • Experience leading and coaching multi‑disciplinary teams, driving safety, quality, and performance.

  • Practical leadership and compliance experience under CDM regulations.

  • Experience working closely with supply‑chain and design partners to meet milestones, quality expectations, and H&S standards.

 

 

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management or an Environmental discipline (desirable)

  • APM or NEC accreditation (desirable)

  • Professional membership (ICE, CIWEM, IMechE etc.) — or progressing towards it (desirable)

  • Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

 

 

Skills and experience matter, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals, knowing they help us better serve our communities. If you care about making a difference and want to be part of something bigger, you’ll fit right in.

 

 

 

 

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU  

It's not just a job; it's a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you'll contribute to the environment and community too. 

 



Here are some of our favourites:   

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 additional days per year)   

  • Car allowance (of £400 per month)

  • 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 (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)  

  • 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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