Posted Date:  14 Jan 2026
Posting End Date:  28/01/2026
Location:  Derbyshire
Company:  Severn Trent Water Limited
Department:  Capital Delivery Treatment
Salary (£):  Up to £53,000

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 when it comes to 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. 

 

  

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW



We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Water Delivery team which is based in our Raynesway (Derby) and Shelton office (Shrewbury), reporting to the Lead Project Manager, working within our Security team, you will manage the project lifecycle ensuring all project deliverables are achieved on time, within cost and to agreed quality standards. 

 

You'll lead the constructability and buildability reviews during design development and onsite when required and work closely with the design and project management team to scope and create project plans with input from designers, and external contractors. 

 

You'll also ensure compliance with external legislations, drive health and safety in the team and on site and adhere to the capital delivery project standards ensuring process maps are followed and that deliverables are appropriately allocated.  

 

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

 

You’ll be a forward thinking and innovative Project Manager handling multiple multi-million pound capital engineering and construction projects using a gated project delivery process. Ideally you will either be an accredited NEC3 or NEC4 Project Manager or have extensive experience of managing projects under NEC3 or NEC4 Conditions of Contract, with a proven track record of cost planning, management, and budgetary responsibility. You will have awareness of CDM. 

 

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 days per year) 

  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250, which is subject to eligibility)

  • Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave) 

  • 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 

  • Two paid 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.