Our purpose is to provide essential services for life while delivering real impact. We are launching a five‑year investment programme and need a Technical Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high‑impact infrastructure solutions within our Plug & Play team.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will provide focused project management support, coordinating the Severn Trent Product Team and Site Design Teams to deliver standardised infrastructure solutions on site.
Project Leadership & Delivery
* Lead the planning and delivery of projects, with a strong focus on:
o Programme management and scheduling
o Budget control and cost management
o Co‑ordination of multidisciplinary engineering and delivery teams
* Manage projects from concept through delivery and hand‑over.
* Define clear governance, reporting and decision‑making throughout the lifecycle.
* Drive consistency in delivery across multiple projects and workstreams.
Technical Oversight
* Support teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions aligned with project requirements.
* Review and challenge inputs from designers, consultants and contractors.
* Coordinate teams to ensure compliance with applicable standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
* Facilitate the resolution of technical issues through collaboration with engineering teams.
Innovation & Standardisation
* Support the implementation and rollout of repeatable/standard product solutions.
* Drive efficiency through improved processes, lessons learned and continuous improvement.
* Promote standardisation to enhance delivery speed, cost efficiency and quality outcomes.
* Contribute to the development of delivery frameworks, processes and best practices.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
* Work closely with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and external stakeholders.
* Act as the key interface between product, design and delivery teams.
* Ensure alignment across all parties to achieve project objectives.
* Support effective communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.
Risk & Quality Management
* Identify, manage and mitigate project and delivery risks.
* Ensure projects meet requirements for health & safety (CDM), programme, cost, constructability, delivery and whole‑life quality performance.
* Drive a culture of accountability, safety and continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience
* Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Significant experience delivering complex infrastructure or engineering projects, particularly:
o Multidisciplinary project coordination
o Capital project delivery across design and construction phases
o Delivery of modular or standardised solutions (desirable but not essential)
* Strong working knowledge of:
o Project delivery methodologies (waterfall, stage‑gate or agile as applicable)
o Commercial and cost management principles
o Programme planning and scheduling tools
* Experience managing consultants, contractors and external stakeholders.
* Proven ability to drive projects forward, resolve issues and deliver practical outcomes.
Level
Ideally operating at Senior Project Manager level; strong Project Managers or advanced professionals will also be considered.
Key Attributes
* Delivery‑focused with strong problem‑solving mindset.
* Innovative and open to new ways of working.
* Highly collaborative with strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Proactive, organised and able to manage competing priorities.
Desirable
* Experience in water, wastewater or infrastructure sectors.
* Exposure to standardised, modular or product‑based delivery approaches.
* Understanding of CDM regulations and project delivery responsibilities.
* Professional certification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP) or professional development in progress.
* Experience driving cost optimisation, efficiencies or value‑led delivery.
How We’ll Reward and Care for You
* 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (additional days available to buy or sell).
* Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250 of base salary per annum.
* Pension scheme with employer matching up to 15% of employee contribution.
* Sharesave scheme – discounted share purchase.
* Dedicated training and development through our Academy.
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers.
* Family‑friendly policies.
* Two volunteering days per year.
We look for positive, proactive people who are eager to make a difference and drive projects to success. Join us and build a rewarding career with Severn Trent.
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