Assistant Project Manager

Severn Trent

Assistant Project Manager supporting the delivery of property projects at Severn Trent Water. Managing budgets, risks, and stakeholders in a collaborative team environment.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeCoventry • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project planning, coordination, and delivery within property and construction sectors, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project DeliveryRisk ManagementStakeholder ManagementHealth And Safety ComplianceMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Project ScopingBudget ManagementSchedule ManagementCost ControlContract ManagementProcurement ActivitiesPerformance MonitoringContinuous ImprovementLessons LearnedMulti-Priority Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsProactive Approach

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In EngineeringDegree In ConstructionDegree In Project ManagementAPM MembershipIOSH Qualification

Industry Keywords

Property ProjectsConstruction ProjectsFacilities ManagementCDM RegulationsWater Industry Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of property and construction projects.
Assisting with project scopes, budgets, schedules, and reporting.
Monitoring project performance, costs, risks, and programme milestones.
Working with internal stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
Supporting procurement activities and contract management.
Ensuring compliance with health & safety, CDM regulations, and company standards.
Contributing to lessons learned, benefits tracking, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience or knowledge of property, construction, or facilities-related projects.
Understanding of project delivery, risk management, and cost control.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
A proactive approach to health, safety, and compliance.
Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Essential Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Construction, Project Management, or a related discipline, or working towards one.
Full UK driving licence.
Desirable APM membership (or working towards).
IOSH qualification or equivalent.
Knowledge of the water industry.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500 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
Two volunteering days per year
Family friendly policies