Project Manager

Overview

As a Project Manager in Severn Trent’s Capital Delivery, you will ste​er multiple capital engineering and construction schemes, delivering key project KPIs within Capital and Commercial Services. You’ll lead with collaboration, manage budgets and risks, and cultivate strong stakeholder relationships to support community and environmental goals. This role offers a path to influence large-scale infrastructure work in a supportive, inclusive environment. A clear hook is the chance to contribute to essential services while advancing continuous improvement across projects.

Pay / Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to 2,250)
• Leading pension scheme – employer contributions up to 15%
• Sharesave – discounted Severn Trent shares
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies (including fully paid maternity/adoption leave)

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital engineering and construction schemes to meet KPI targets
• Deliver projects within the Capital and Commercial Services portfolio
• Coordinate with the Lead Project Manager and project stakeholders
• Oversee cost planning and budget management for schemes
• Utilize agile/structured project management approaches and anticipate issues
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders from diverse backgrounds
• Support continuous improvement and innovative problem solving

Key requirements

• Degree qualified or relevant industry experience in project and programme delivery
• Experience with NEC projects is desirable
• Proven track record of cost planning and budgetary responsibility
• Dynamic and collaborative leadership with strong communication and influencing skills
• Ability to build successful relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Valid UK driving licence
• Relentless drive for continuous improvement

• communication
• influencing
• collaboration
• NEC contracts
• cost planning and budgeting
• project management

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