Lead Project Manager

We’re more than just a water company. We're dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment, sustainability, and the communities we serve. By joining us, you’ll work with the latest technologies, driving forward-thinking projects that enhance and protect national infrastructure, making a real difference to the communities we serve.

With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are passionate about sustainability, eager to innovate, and ready to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

We’re looking for a Lead Project Manager to take charge of statutory compliance programmes that ensure we meet critical regulations like LOLER, PSSR, and COSHH. This is your chance to make a real impact on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Key Accountabilities:

Lead a talented team of Project Engineers and Assistant Project Managers.
Manage framework suppliers and oversee multi-site projects across Severn Trent Water and Hafren Dyfrdwy.
Ensure compliance with legislation and deliver operational and capital investments within budget.
Drive strategic planning, risk management, and supplier performance improvement.
Build strong relationships with stakeholders and champion commercial best practice.

You’ll work within our Health, Safety, Security and Wellbeing team. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience managing internal and external teams.
Strong background in multi-site project delivery and compliance with CDM regulations.
Skilled in risk management, contract oversight, and stakeholder engagement.
Qualifications in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or Environmental discipline.
Full UK driving licence.

Desirable: Professional membership (ICE, CIWEM, IMechE), APM accreditation, NEC contract experience.

Join us and play a key role in shaping a safer, more compliant future.

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

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 Severn Trent family:

Salary starting from £51,000
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 and 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.