Programme Manager

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

We’re a growing, Midlands based FTSE100 plc and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent. 

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Due to an exciting new programme which is going to see us deliver for our customers a full mains renewal across the UK over the next few years we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams to deliver this fantastic work.

This is your opportunity to play a part in this exciting transformation!

We are looking for a Programme Manager to come in and manage multiple schemes, ensuring there is a robust and up to date plan in place for each one and able to keep the programme business lead updated with real time detail. This role is designed to manage the inception and delivery of multiple mains renewal schemes across 1 of 4 regions to ensure Severn Trent achieves its main renewal commitments. The role will report into the programme Business Lead, and will oversee a team of Assistant Programme Managers and

Project Co-Ordinators.

Key responsibilities will include:

Accountable for managing the mains renewal programme delivering the end-to-end design & delivery against the Severn Trent mains renewal programme across the duration of an AMP.
Accountable for ensuring mains relay are comprehensively planned, including cost, design and delivery within their region.
Accountable for ensuring compliance and central documentation of all HSE Driven CDM requirements is in place and up to date.
Line management responsibility for a team of Assistant Programme Managers and Project Co-Ordinators.
Forecasting & reforecasting annual spend & delivery profile for the entire programme in their regions, with the freedom to direct action strategically should scope creep. Approving 1st Line assurance for the Assistant Programme Managers and Project Co-Ordinators.
Autonomous and make decisions, directing their reports to take action as necessary to achieve objectives within their region based upon the delivery & cost profiles of the schemes in their region.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

The successful candidate will have experience in managing multiple large-scale complex projects across a big geographical area. Managing multiple relationships and stakeholders internally and externally, this role will work with local authority and regulators, this is essential. Having worked within the utilities or water industry would be beneficial. Full UK Driving License will be required as this role will be travelling to different sites across a region.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live. 

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

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Car allowance
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 per annum based 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
Dedicated training and development with our Academy
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two paid volunteering days per year

At Severn Trent, you’ll be joining a culture that cares, one that works together to achieve, grow, and develop. And when it comes to our employee engagement scores – they’re some of the highest of energy and utility companies globally, and we believe that is down to our wonderful culture, created by our wonderful people.