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Posted Date:  7 Jan 2025
Posting End Date:  21-Jan-2025
Location:  Leicestershire
Company:  Severn Trent Water
Department:  Asset strategy
Salary (£):  £45,000-£55,000

Transformation Project & Change 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.

At Severn Trent, we’re embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands – and we want you to be part of it. The new pipes we’re installing will last for up to 100 years. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, and it’s set to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply more reliable for millions of people. We’re looking for a Transformation Project & Change Manager to join our Chief Engineer team on this exciting Mains Renewal programme.

 

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

 

As a Transformation Project & Change Manager (12- month fixed term), you will be a key player in the end-to-end project identifying & offsetting the risks whilst promoting and implementing opportunities to deliver this plan.

The key accountabilities for the role are:

 

  • You will be integral in developing an innovative approach to streamline the current Severn Trent design process map. With the north star goals being:
    • Reduce overall design time,
    • A seamless re-design process,
    • Implement automation where possible within the design process (this will be involving the adoption of novel software to achieve our goals).
  • You will be responsible for ensuring we have a data driven approach to inform the AMP8 design strategy to determine trackable benefits by PowerBi i.e. time gains, which stage design is at, what are the blockers along with other metrics.
  • One of a few key members of the team that will be responsible for defining our approach for the design strategy.
  • Able to adapt and react to a “start-up” like workspace, navigate and provide solutions for the continuous improvement and problem solving that will be required.
  • Responsible for writing and presenting your findings to key senior stakeholders to gain their buy-in against key milestones of the project.
  • Resource and budget accountability as the project progresses.
  • You will establish and maintain a great working relationship with key internal and external stakeholders including Design Teams, Commercial Capital Services, Chief Engineering, Water Networks.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE ROLE 


The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity, and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too. In this role we will look for you to have previous stakeholder management and great communication skills. You will also have experience working in or knowledge around implementing CDM regulations in delivery of projects. A full UK driving licence will be required.

 

When working with the business and have demonstratable experience of working on multiple projects at any one time.  We will look for you to have team management experience as well.

 

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 want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you? 

 

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)  
  • 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 volunteering days per year  

 WHAT’S NEXT

 

We can’t wait to hear from you.   

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare.

If your curiosity has been piqued and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media. 

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