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Posted Date:  22 Jul 2026
Posting End Date:  09/08/2026
Location:  Derby
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Water Quality & Environment
Salary (£):  £40,000- £50,000

Project Manager (CDC)

 

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 ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making 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.

Within our Rivers and Flooding area, we’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Flood Mitigation team, helping deliver essential projects that reduce flood risk, protect customers, and strengthen community resilience across our region.

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW   

 

Based at our Raynesway office in Derby, you’ll report to the Lead Project Manager and take ownership of delivering the Flood Mitigation Programme.

You’ll manage multiple low‑value, medium‑risk flood‑mitigation schemes from concept through to completion—ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This role combines leadership, stakeholder engagement, commercial awareness, and a strong commitment to safety and community impact.

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:

  • Experience in flood risk, drainage, or water engineering (desirable)
  • Understanding of flood-mitigation techniques, surface water systems, and drainage (desirable)
  • Experience working within the NEC project management framework
  • Strong application of risk‑management principles, particularly around customers and flood‑affected areas
  • Experience working with flood‑risk and civil engineering standards, building regulations, and best practice
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver flood‑mitigation outcomes
  • Knowledge and practical application of CDM regulations for infrastructure delivery
  • Experience collaborating with supply chain partners to meet milestones, H&S standards, specifications, and quality requirements

 

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or Environmental discipline (desirable)
  • APM or NEC accreditation (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.

A full UK driving licence is mandatory for this role.  

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  

 

 

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)   
  • 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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