Assistant Programme 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.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE As an Assistant Programme Manager in our Mains Renewal Programme, you’ll help deliver schemes across the East region, covering Leicestershire and Warwickshire.

Working in a team of eight, you’ll manage schemes from planning through to delivery, coordinating resources, equipment, materials, costs and documentation.

You’ll work closely with construction teams, Project Co-ordinators and Community Liaison Officers, keeping programmes on track and customers informed.

You’ll also manage scheme costs, compliance and documentation, support delivery changes and coach Project Co-ordinators.

This is a 37-hour-per-week role, Monday to Friday.

HOW WE WORK You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop.

Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities.

That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive and why for this role you’ll usually find us in the office during our working hours.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR You’ll need:

• Experience within the utility or water sector
• Experience managing relationships with multiple external organisations and government bodies
• An Association for Project Management (APM) qualification
• Excellent understanding of CDM regulations
• Strong communication, influencing, time management and prioritisation skills
• A full UK driving licence, as you’ll travel between sites across the region Experience of large, complex projects involving multiple external stakeholders is desirable, alongside IOSH in Construction and NRSWA Supervisor LA, 01-08. 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. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community.
• 28 days’ annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Annual bonus of up to £2,250
• Leading pension, with a 15% company contribution when you contribute 7.5%
• Family-friendly policies, including a year’s paid maternity or adoption leave
• Share schemes and dedicated learning and development
• Electric vehicle scheme and a range of lifestyle and wellbeing benefits
• Two paid volunteering days each year LET’S GO We can’t wait to hear from you. Have an updated CV ready and 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.