Assistant Project Manager Coventry, England
Job description
Severn Trent has sustainability at the heart of everything we do, which is why we’re investing over £565 million into the new Green Recovery Programme, to improve the lives of the communities we serve. We’re recruiting an Assistant Project Manager who’ll play an essential part in this programme which is set to roll out a large-scale trial of 157,000 + smart water meters which will support customers to use water more efficiently and help reduce leakage.
The water industry is changing. We’re transforming it. Would you like to be part of something ground breaking whether that’s for the environment or your community?
Are you someone who is looking to build their career in project management area where they will manage high value and complex projects in one of the largest of the 10 regulated water and sewerage companies in England and Wales?
Well, if you are, read on. This is your route to do it.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
As our Assistant Project Manager you`ll support project team and the project through its lifecycle. In short you`ll drive projects forward. This is a role which will give you variety, challenge and plenty of scope for learning.
Best means balanced - innovation vs traditional; cost vs risk; what to build now vs what to build later. You`ll undertake financial management of projects and manage risks. Contractual management will be a key part of your role and you`ll be confident enough to liaise with project stakeholders and create influence at mid and senior leadership levels.
To do this role at your best holding APM or Prince 2 Foundation would be great however it`s not essential. The solutions you`ll offer will change as we look forward to the future, adapting to business and environmental needs initially you`ll focus on less complex and low risk projects and you`ll be supported in every way of your journey to grow and to do more.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
To do this role at its best you’ll be a motivated self-starter, have solid experience engaging with a variety of stakeholders at all levels, as well as being highly organised allowing you to work over multiple workstreams with different deadlines.
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.
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 you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at [email protected].
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