Posted Date:  23 Jun 2025
Posting End Date:  04/07/25
Location:  Derby
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Capital Delivery Treatment
Salary (£):  Competitive

Project Manager (CDC)

What do you get if you cross an award winning, innovative, water company and over 300 dedicated team members? Our Capital Delivery team of course!
 

Our ambitious and innovative projects (all 5000+ of them) help to combat the challenges of waste and water infrastructure, flooding and water quality. Be a part of something bringing benefits to our communities, health outcomes and environment.
 

It could be the biggest challenge of your career. If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you.

 

If you want to do more because you care, we’d love to talk to you. There really is something for everyone here.

 


EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW


Do you have experience managing construction projects and want to be part of our biggest project to be delivered in this regulatory period? We are looking for a Project Manager to join us at on our project in Wanlip near Leicester.


You'll become part of an integrated team challenged with delivering a major upgrade to one of our biggest sewage treatment works, leading, and coordinating your section of the project whilst driving continuous improvement activities that support Severn Trent’s strategic ambitions for our customers.

 

You’ll play your part in ensuring the project delivers to time and within budget, taking responsibility for financial monitoring and control, managing risks, and commercial governance throughout the lifecycle of the project.


You'll actively engage with the Project Senior Management Team, our Operational Team and effectively manage other stakeholders across the business, communicating successfully on project deliverables.

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The successful candidate will have experience delivering construction projects within utilities, rail, highways or similar sectors. You'll have experience managing contracts with NEC3/4 and a working knowledge of the CDM Regulations. 


The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.


We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?



WHAT’S IN IT 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 Seven Trent family:
 

  • 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
  • Two volunteering days per year 
     


WHAT’S NEXT


We can’t wait to hear from you.   


Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk. 


If your curiosity has been piqued and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. 


Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!