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 proactive and driven individuals who are passionate about delivering projects that make a real difference to our customers, communities and environment. You'll have experience supporting the delivery of engineering, construction, operational or capital projects and be keen to develop your career within project management.

We're looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Capital Delivery team.

HOW WE WORK

Working arrangements vary across our Capital Delivery teams and are agreed on a manager-by-manager basis. As a result, office and home-working expectations may differ depending on the team and role you join.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience supporting the delivery of engineering, operational, construction or capital projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project plans, risks, budgets and project reporting.
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project controls.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with a range of stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Experience within the water, wastewater, utilities, engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Experience working with external contractors and supply chain partners.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations.
• APM qualification (or working towards).
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Environmental or Project Management related discipline.

Our Capital Delivery teams are responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across our Water, Waste and Infrastructure programmes. As an Assistant Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that help maintain and improve essential services for millions of customers while developing your project management career within one of the UK's leading utility providers.

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.

Note : This advert is being used to identify talented Assistant Project Managers interested in joining our Capital Delivery team. While there isn't a specific vacancy or hiring manager attached to this advert, applications will be reviewed and considered for suitable Assistant Project Manager opportunities across our Water, Waste and Infrastructure programmes as they arise.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

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:

• 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

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.