Senior Design Services 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. 

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. We are committed to addressing flooding and river health issues, ensuring the best outcomes for our customers and the environment. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Services Manager based in Raynesway (Derby) within our Waste Treatment & Bioresources Design Team.

You’ll perform the role of a Senior Design Services Manager and deliver the consultant led waste treatment and bioresources design programme. You’ll play a key role in leading and managing the project team and project lifecycle, from promotion through to completion of the outline design, ensuring all project deliverables are achieved on time, within cost and to agreed quality standards.

 Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Coordinate, write and manage multiple Service Orders for professional design services so the project deliverables meet the design and project requirements.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between sponsors, designers, planners and other stakeholders.
• Design Oversight: Guide the design process, understanding inputs required to support the design development, understanding the difference between change and design development and be compliant with Severn Trent’s programme requirements and safety standards.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the design phases.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal stakeholders and the wider supply chain to ensure project alignment and optimal outcomes.
• Governance: Support the progressions of projects through Severn Trent’s gated process in a timely and efficient manner. Provide necessary information and recommendations to decision-makers at each gate review. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent) in a technical engineering discipline or a qualified Project Manager with the APM (Association of Project Managers) or working towards completing these achievements. Experience of managing NEC projects and be a forward thinking and innovative project manager capable of managing multiple complex engineering design projects would be required.

Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds is advantageous. You’ll have a strong focus on continuous improvement, with the ability to innovate and respond effectively to unexpected issues and challenges.

A full UK driving licence will be required.

Of course, it’s important that we attract the right skill sets and those with the right experience, but if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude, we want to talk to you, too.

We do more, because we care.

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.

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.  

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days per year) 
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2250, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)  
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy 
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers 
• Family friendly policies 
• Two paid volunteering days per year 

LET’S GO

We can't wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and a 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.