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Posted Date:  7 Aug 2026
Posting End Date:  21/08/2026
Location:  Shropshire
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Capital Delivery Treatment
Salary (£):  35,000-45,000

Assistant Project Manager

 

 

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

 

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. 

 

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

 

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Waste Treatment team within Capital Delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with project management experience and a strong technical background in telemetry, control systems or operational technology to help deliver a portfolio of treatment-focused capital projects.

Working closely with operational teams, contractors, designers and specialist suppliers, you'll support the safe and successful delivery of projects from initial business case through to handover and optimisation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

 

HOW WE WORK

 

You'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. So, you'll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

 

  • Experience delivering engineering, operational or capital projects.
  • Telemetry experience, including exposure to SCADA systems, PLCs, RTUs, instrumentation or operational technology environments.
  • Understanding of telemetry systems, remote monitoring and process control within industrial, utilities or treatment settings.
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Experience managing project budgets, programmes, risks and project deliverables.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across operational teams, contractors and suppliers.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

  • Experience within the water, wastewater or utilities sector.
  • Understanding of wastewater treatment processes and assets.
  • Experience delivering telemetry, ICA, automation or control system projects.
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts and project management frameworks.
  • APM qualification (or working towards).
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Project Management, Electrical, ICA or a related discipline.

We're particularly keen to hear from Assistant Project Managers, Telemetry Specialists, ICA Technicians, Automation Engineers and Control Systems professionals looking to develop their project management career.

 

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter 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 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 IN RETURN

 

  • 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

 

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:

 

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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