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Posted Date:  17 Apr 2026
Posting End Date:  01/05/2026
Location: 
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Delivery Treatment
Salary (£):  £58,000-£63,000

Senior Project Manager

Salary Range : Up to £63,000

Location : Shelton (Shropshire)

Recruiter : Harry Orme

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. 

 

Within our Capital Delivery department, we are looking for Senior Project Managers to join the team. 

 

 

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

Based out of our Shelton (Shropshire) office, you’ll be responsible for leading the more complex and larger projects within the programme, as well as supporting the team from a technical standpoint.

 

You’ll support driving the programme from design through to completion, engaging with key stakeholders (both internally and externally) along the way. With a diverse programme across the Delivery department, you’ll see a wide range of projects with varying degrees of complexity, in terms of stakeholders and strategic implementation.

 

You’ll be competent in managing the six aspects of a project, i.e. scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources.

 

 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE 

 

You’ll come equipped with confident communication, team membership, leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and flexible approach to working, and have excellent planning and organising skills.

 

You’ll also bring your strong conflict management and negotiating skills and would ideally be NEC4 and APM PMQ or equivalent project management qualified.

 

A full UK driving licence is mandatory for this role.

 

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 additional days per year)  

  • Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending 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  

  • Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 

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

  • 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. 

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