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 an experienced and motivated Project Manager to play a key role in delivering Severn Trent’s and Hafren Dyfrdwy’s DSR Remedials Delivery Programme. In this role, you’ll lead a collaborative, integrated team made up of Severn Trent Water, Hafren Dyfrdwy, and trusted contractor partners, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects right across the region.
You’ll be at the heart of turning plans into action—making sure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively, while achieving strong outcomes for customers, the environment, and the business. With a programme value of around £50m each year, your work will have real impact.
Success in this role is all about great teamwork and strong relationships. You’ll work closely with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to keep projects on track, meet delivery milestones, and ensure regulatory commitments are met—making a genuine difference every day.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
- Deliver a critical programme of work, collaborating closely with internal teams, contractors, and partners to ensure safe, efficient, and optimised outcomes across a regional portfolio.
- Take full ownership of multiple projects (up to 12 at a time), ensuring delivery to scope, programme, budget, and quality requirements while achieving long‑term value for customers.
- Act as CDM and NEC Project Manager, ensuring all contractual, legal, and regulatory obligations are met throughout design, construction, and handover.
- Lead strong stakeholder relationships, supporting seamless delivery, effective governance approvals, and smooth project handover into operations.
- Manage financial, risk, and regulatory performance, including forecasting, budget control, SMART investment decisions, and compliance with legislation such as NRSWA, TMA, planning, environmental, and land access requirements.
Essential Experience and Skills
Communication & Influence
- Communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders, encouraging collaboration and handling both positive and challenging conversations effectively.
Commercial & Strategic Awareness
- Proactively identify risks and opportunities, challenge constructively, and drive innovative, cost‑effective solutions that deliver best value for the business.
Personal Effectiveness
- A self‑aware and proactive professional who seeks feedback, learns from setbacks, and contributes beyond their immediate responsibilities to support wider business goals.
Desirable Experience
- Knowledge or qualifications in health, safety, environmental management, water quality, and potable water assets (including Water Hygiene / Blue Card).
- Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to influence without authority and work independently using sound judgement.
- Competent IT user (Microsoft Office and Severn Trent systems) with a full UK driving licence.
Core Competencies
- Relevant engineering qualification or equivalent experience, with a strong understanding of water treatment, storage, and distribution.
- Experience managing contractors and working safely in high‑risk environments, including confined spaces and working at height.
Qualifications
- APM accreditation (or equivalent) and degree‑level qualification in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or an Environmental discipline.
- NEC accreditation.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Desirable: Membership (or working towards) a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM, or IMechE.
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 involved. 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:
- Salary From £47,781.15 dependent on experience
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 based on company performance and subject to eligibility)
- 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 paid 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.
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