Senior Construction Manager

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.

Are you passionate about tackling climate change and making a positive impact on the environment? Our ambitious five-year programme, featuring over 5,000 innovative projects, is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of delivering exceptional water and waste services. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact.

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 Senior Network Construction Manager to be accountable for the planning and successful completion of specific Mains Renewal activity across this area and will work closely with the Construction Managers and their teams to deliver their programs.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As the Senior Network Construction Manager, you will step in for the Network Construction Business Leader during their absence and manage your own programs of work. This role involves overseeing customer hotspot activities, which are smaller-scale and geographically spread, often including high-profile customer jobs. While there is no direct people management responsibility, you will supervise the Business Leader’s teams and provide similar support. This is a dynamic role requiring engagement with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee smaller scale Mains Renewal activities, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and health and safety standards for one of four regional areas within Severn Trent.
Set and direct the strategy for customer hotspot activities within the region, collaborating with Network Construction teams to implement the AMP8 Mains Relay strategy.
Work closely with other Business Leader roles, including Design, Programme, and Assurance, to successfully deliver the regional programme for the AMP.
Ensure compliance with external CDM Rules, including Health and Safety, and oversee customer hotspot activities within the region.
Act as the appointed Principal Contractor under CDM Rules and deputize for the Network Construction Business Leader during their absence.
Supervise teams directly working with you and oversee up to 150 people during the Business Leader’s absence, including Network Construction Managers, Logistics Managers, Supervisors, and Reinstatement Managers.

This role is fast-paced and requires strong leadership and strategic planning skills. If you are ready to take on this challenge, we look forward to your application!

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

For this role the right candidate will have a full driving license and exceptional understanding of CDM Regulations and the ability to demonstrate this in practice.

You’ll have good communication skills and the ability to build successful working relationships as you will be working as part of a team. You will have exposure in identifying risks and opportunities. A proven track record of successfully managing, motivating, and leading a large technical team. Familiarity with managing large budgets and the principles of recharging mechanisms 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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