About the role

  • Project Manager leading developer services at Severn Trent Water, managing project lifecycle and stakeholder engagement. Ensuring compliance and safety in water and wastewater management deliveries in Derby.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the project lifecycle from developer enquiry through to delivery ensuring all project deliverables are achieved on time, within cost and to agreed quality standards, and are built in a manner that means they are safe to operate and maintain for the lifetime of the assets installed.
  • Perform the role of NEC Project Manager (or elements of it) when delegated by the Project Manager (Delegation of Authority to be confirmed) and ensure Severn Trent Water discharges its duties in accordance with CDM regulations for all projects within their portfolio.
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders and customers (from the creation of the stakeholder strategy to review and feedback at closure). This includes ensuring projects are positively publicised and customer and media contacts are managed
  • Adhere to project standards ensuring process maps are followed and that deliverables are appropriately allocated and completed.
  • Prepare and submit Business Cases for direction and approval from relevant governance bodies.
  • Undertake financial management of projects to ensure accurate and robust financial forecasting and budgetary allocation.
  • Identify and manage risks and opportunities (accurately forecasting the impact) which could impact on the delivery of the Programme.
  • Ensure compliance with external legislation (e.g. NRSWA/TMA/CDM/H&S/Environmental/ Planning).
  • Establish and maintain a rhythm of meetings to monitor progress, identify issues and ensure the implementation of remedial actions.
  • Ensure project/contract correspondence is recorded.
  • Facilitate the resolution of issues arising between STW and other utilities, statutory bodies and statutory undertakers, e.g., power, gas, Network Rail, British Waterways, Highway Authorities, Councils, etc.
  • Ensure escalations are raised with the Programme Manager.
  • Drive safety improvement performance within the direct supply chain. The safety of employees, customers, public and those impacted by our operations is paramount.
  • Ensure STW statutory obligations and outcomes are met for the programme of work being delivered.
  • Respond to and address incidents/accidents as and when they occur and ensure the root cause is identified and actions taken to prevent re-occurrence
  • Lead Post Investment Reviews ensuring lessons learned are captured and embedded
  • Make certain that projects delivered ensure value for our customers and are built in a manner that means they are safe to operate and maintain for the lifetime of the assets installed

Requirements

  • Experience of influencing a disparate set of stakeholders to deliver programme objectives
  • Water engineering sector experience or similar (Petrochem / Pharmaceutical / Food / Aerospace / Power / Utilities)
  • Experience of laying or moving pipes or other utilities in public highway or private land.
  • Experience of working NEC project management framework
  • Application of complex risk management principals, particularly in relation to customers and other key stakeholders
  • Experience of implementing CDM regulations in delivery of projects
  • Experience of working to standards, codes and practices
  • Experience of working closely with supply chain in delivering projects (with emphasis on adherence to deliverables, milestones, specification, H&S, outputs, and quality).

Benefits

  • 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Fantastic Pension scheme – The company contribution will be twice your contribution (Up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
  • Comprehensive flexible benefits scheme including Gymflex, Dental and Critical Illness Insurance and our Technology Scheme where you can spread payment for a variety of Technology purchases
  • A chance to save up to £500 per month for three or five years, with the option to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate

Job title

Project Manager

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

£50,908 - £54,080 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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