Job Description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making 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.

Within our Capital Delivery department, we are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to join our Batch X delivery team

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Based out of our Tamworth office, you’ll lead the delivery of complex capital programmes across Batch X, providing strategic direction across multiple project teams and ensuring successful outcomes across cost, schedule, risk and performance.

Operating above Lead Project Manager level, you’ll be accountable for integrating projects into a cohesive programme, managing interdependencies and resolving complex risks that impact delivery.

You’ll work closely with Delivery Business Leads, PMO and Commercial teams to shape programme strategy, support investment planning and ensure delivery aligns to regulatory commitments and customer outcomes.

Alongside this, you’ll provide leadership to project management teams, driving consistency, performance improvement and a strong safety-first culture across the programme.

You’ll also deputise for the Delivery Business Lead where required, representing the programme in senior governance forums and supporting key decision-making.

Given the nature of the role, you’ll spend time across sites and offices to support delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

• You’ll bring strong experience leading complex programmes or portfolios within a capital delivery or regulated infrastructure environment, with a track record of managing multiple project teams and driving performance at scale.
• You’ll have proven experience operating at senior programme level, including managing programme-level cost, schedule, risk and governance, along with the ability to resolve complex delivery challenges and interdependencies.
• A strong understanding of NEC contracts and large-scale delivery environments is important, alongside experience working closely with commercial, PMO and senior stakeholder groups.
• You’ll be a confident leader and communicator, with the ability to influence across internal teams, delivery partners and supply chain organisations.
• You’ll also bring a proactive and strategic mindset, with a focus on continuous improvement, innovation and delivering value for customers.
• A project management qualification (or equivalent experience) and a full UK driving licence are required.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU

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. Plus, you’ll contribute to the environment and community too.

Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year