Assistant Project Manager

Severn Trent

. Support the delivery of engineering, construction, operational and capital projects .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £43,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing engineering, construction, and capital projects while effectively collaborating with stakeholders and maintaining project controls. Possesses strong organizational skills and commercial awareness to support essential services in the water and infrastructure sectors.

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Project ManagementStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementBudget ManagementCommercial Awareness

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningProject ReportingProject ControlsHealth And Safety RegulationsCDM Regulations

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsCollaborationInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

APM QualificationDegree In EngineeringDegree In ConstructionDegree In Environmental DisciplineDegree In Project Management

Industry Keywords

Water SectorWastewater SectorUtilities SectorEngineering SectorInfrastructure Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the delivery of engineering, construction, operational and capital projects
Work within the Capital Delivery team across Water, Waste and Infrastructure programmes
Help deliver projects that maintain and improve essential services for millions of customers
Manage project plans, risks, budgets and project reporting
Build relationships and collaborate with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders
Develop a project management career within Severn Trent Water
Applications will be reviewed for suitable Assistant Project Manager opportunities as they arise

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience supporting the delivery of engineering, operational, construction or capital projects
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience managing project plans, risks, budgets and project reporting
Ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, contractors and suppliers
Commercial awareness and understanding of project controls
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to influence and collaborate with a range of stakeholders
Full UK driving licence
Desirable: experience within the water, wastewater, utilities, engineering or infrastructure sectors
Desirable: knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks
Desirable: experience working with external contractors and supply chain partners
Desirable: understanding of health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations
Desirable: APM qualification (or working towards)
Desirable: degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Construction, Environmental or Project Management related discipline

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, subject to eligibility)
Family-friendly policies (including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
Leading pension scheme – Severn Trent 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 the Academy
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Two paid volunteering days per year