Overview
We are looking for a Technical Project Manager with strong experience in delivering complex infrastructure and engineering projects to join our innovative Plug & Play team.
This delivery‑focused role will lead the coordination and execution of standardised, repeatable solutions for major infrastructure programmes, supporting one of the UK’s largest capital investment initiatives. You will shape how we plan, manage, and deliver projects smarter, faster, and more efficiently, ensuring solutions are well‑defined, buildable, cost‑effective, and aligned across multidisciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning and delivery of projects with focus on programme management, scheduling, budget control, cost management, and coordination of multidisciplinary engineering and delivery teams.
* Manage projects from concept through to delivery and hand‑over.
* Ensure clear governance, reporting, and decision‑making throughout the project 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 resolution of technical issues through collaboration with engineering teams.
* Support 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 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.
Qualifications & Skills
* Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
* Multidisciplinary project coordination experience.
* Experience delivering capital projects across design and construction phases.
* Experience delivering modular or standardised solutions (desirable).
* Strong working knowledge of project delivery methodologies (waterfall, stage‑gate, or agile as applicable).
* Commercial and cost management principles.
* 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 senior project manager, but strong project managers / advanced professionals will 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.
* 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 (e.g. APM, PRINCE2, PMP) or working towards.
* Experience driving cost optimisation, efficiencies, or value‑led delivery.
Benefits & Rewards
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year).
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 of base salary per annum based on company performance).
* Leading pension scheme – double your contribution up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%.
* Sharesave – opportunity to buy Severn Trent PLC shares at a discounted rate.
* Dedicated training and development through our Academy.
* Electric vehicle scheme and retailer offers.
* Family‑friendly policies.
* Two volunteering days per year.
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