Project Manager (CDC)

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in Coventry is seeking a Project Manager to join their Waste Infrastructure team. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering key project KPIs across large capital engineering projects, managing scope, schedule, and finance, and liaising with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have relevant industry experience or a degree and be adept at managing multiple projects. This position involves travel to various sites and offers competitive benefits including holidays and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Experience managing NEC contracts is desirable.
• Proven track record of managing multiple capital engineering projects.
• Strong ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on key project KPIs across a portfolio of large capital projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, finance, and quality for projects.
• Liaise with project stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Project and Programme Delivery

Cost planning

Financial management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Overview

Within our Capital Delivery department, we are looking for a Project Manager to join the Waste Infrastructure team. Based in our Finham (Coventry) office and reporting directly to the Lead Project Manager, the Project Manager will be accountable for delivering on key project KPIs across a portfolio of large capital engineering and construction projects within Severn Trent’s Capital and Commercial Services business area. You’ll be managing key aspects of project delivery such as scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources, as well as liaising with project stakeholders at all levels. Having a driving licence is essential as the role will involve travel to various sites.

When applying, please prepare an updated CV and apply through the designated channel. This role may require travel to various sites as part of project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on key project KPIs across a portfolio of large capital engineering and construction projects within Severn Trent’s Capital and Commercial Services business area.
• Manage scope, schedule, finance, risk, quality and resources for assigned projects.
• Liaise with project stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment and progress.
• Travel to various sites as part of project delivery (driving licence is essential).

What you’ll bring to the role

• Ideally degree qualified or working towards, or relevant industry experience in Project and Programme Delivery; able to manage multiple capital engineering and construction works.
• Experience managing NEC contracts is desirable.
• Proven track record of cost planning, budgeting, and financial management.
• Dynamic and collaborative leader with excellent communication and influencing skills; strong ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders; a drive for continuous improvement and the ability to anticipate issues.

Skills and culture

We value character, positivity and a caring attitude. We welcome diverse individuals who help us better serve our communities and encourage involvement and making a difference.

Rewards and care for you

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme of up to £2,250 depending on company performance
• 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
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Two volunteering days per year

Let’s go

We can’t wait to hear from you. Have an updated CV ready and apply through the official channel. You’ll be informed of the outcome after the closing date; please monitor your phone and emails for updates.