Construction Manager

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

At Severn Trent, we’re embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands – and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, and it’s set to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply even more reliable for millions of people.

To bring this vision to life, we’re creating new jobs across the region. Whether you’re based in Birmingham, Nottingham, or anywhere in between, we’ve got opportunities for you to help shape the future of water in the Midlands. The new pipes we’re installing will last for up to 100 years.

This is your opportunity to play a part in this transformation!

We are looking for a Network Construction Manager to come in and be accountable for driving performance and successfully completing the Main renewal scheme activity as allocated within the regional area.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As the Network Construction Manager, your key role is to ensure our customers safely receive a constant supply of good quality drinking water. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of the site, health & safety, people management (12 maximum) and external parties. You will work under CDM (Construction Design Management) Rules and ensures that Severn Trent has a responsible person on site. The Network Construction Manager requires a strong level of understanding of CDM regulations, as this role will have CDM accountability for the sites managed.

Key Accountabilities

Accountable for team performance, able to lead and inspire a diverse team by providing clear direction, setting appropriate standards of behaviour and motivating and empowering others. Management of 2 Network Construction Teams, including Lead Operatives, Main Layers, Service Layers and Engineers.
Accountable for Cost Forecasting DMA Mains Renewal Schemes, implementing trenchless technologies to reduce costs and impact infrastructure.
Responsible for delivering against planned Capital Program Costs, this role will have control of a budget for the schemes it is responsible for.
Will work alongside the Delivery, Programme and Logistics teams.
Drive audit/inspection quality and frequency; provide immediate and remedial quality assurance.
Assist the project team in identifying and mitigating risks to the project success.
Uphold Severn Trent standards and procedures to ensure a zero accidents culture is achieved.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

For this role the right candidate will have a full driving license and ideally have your National Water Hygiene and NRSWA with significant experience working within utility-based industry. Having experience of working on Infra Mains Renewal schemes would be required and strong team leadership and engagement, able to inspire and motivate. Successfully managing site safety with relevant accreditations such as IOSH and able to evidence experience of planning and organising on-site teams, directing and controlling activities on site would be beneficial.

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)
Car allowance
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.

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