Job Description

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 a Senior Highways Technical Specialist, you will be responsible for the co-ordination of works in the public highway, you will be working collaboratively across multiple departments, with excellent relationship building/stakeholder management and challenging skills, ensuring Severn Trent’s departments are aware of their obligation under NRSWA 1991 / TMA 2004, relevant code of practices and HAUC guidance’s to be compliant when working in the Highway.

You’ll be based at our Pride Park Offices in Derby, and work within our Work Force Planning and Optimisation (WPO) directorate. With this being such a critical role, we’re looking for someone who can join us 37 hours a week. There currently aren’t any line manager responsibilities that come with this position, however there could be as the team expands, so it could present some good development opportunities in the future.

Some key day-to-day responsibilities would include:

• Responsible for managing a central repository for all programme submissions which will be reviewed and validated prior to submission 21 days before Highway Authority meetings.
• Act as the focal point to provide/clarify legislative stance for challenges and mitigations of Traffic Management Act fines or threat of court actions.
• Proactively work with data and insight, identifying process or policy gaps and driving improvement opportunities internally and externally.
• Attend or ensure relevant representation to mandatory coordination meetings and be able to communicate key outputs from all necessary meetings to relevant departments.
• Manage STW relationships with external Highway Authority stakeholders, including dispute resolution.
• Take a proactive and prominent role in key industry bodies both at national and regional level.
• You’ll represent and support this team at Regional Management meetings for performance action plans as and when required.
• Act as Senior Subject Matter Expert and centre point for STW feedback on any TMA legislative consultations from government related to Street works.
• Identify processes not compliant with Traffic Management Act legislation and where area of expertise requires, work with process owners for continuous improvement using Safer Better Faster Tools as appropriate.

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 but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring, especially in this role, you will be expected to travel regionally for the role. You’ll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported when you need it.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• The ideal candidate to join us would have a huge wealth of knowledge and experience of the Traffic Management Act regulations and legislation.
• Already have a fabulous network of contacts nationally across the Street works industry.
• A track record of managing, leading, coaching/ mentoring and inspiring teams.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft work, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Can confidentially present to an audience.
• Experience in planning budget
• Technical awareness of water end to end process.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter 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’re looking for people who want to get involved, be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

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. Some of our benefits include:

• Salary From: £35,234.80
• 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

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.