Programme Manager (Berkshire, England, GB)
Severn Trent isn’t all water and wastewater in the Midlands. Severn Trent Services (STS) is a thriving non-regulated business providing outstanding services in the Utilities sector across the UK. We have an ambitious growth plan and are exploring a wealth of exciting strategic opportunities to cement our place as one of the sector leaders.
If you want to do more, and come on this journey, we want you on our team.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Are you ready to lead operations on one of the UK’s most high‑profile and secure sites? We’re looking for a Programme Manager to drive performance, reliability and compliance across a key contract in the Berkshire region.
This is a home based role.
You’ll oversee the asset optimisation programme, ensuring all sampling, maintenance and upgrade activities are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory standards. You’ll manage on‑site operations, track performance, report progress clearly and ensure all contractual and compliance requirements are met.
As a key leader, you’ll manage and develop your team, support the Operations Manager and help shape long‑term asset management strategies that strengthen overall performance.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR To be successful, you will have proven experience in asset management, optimisation or infrastructure operations within a regulated, high‑risk or high‑security environment.
You will bring experience delivering large‑scale contracts, coordinating complex field‑based teams and ensuring full regulatory and environmental compliance.
You will also have experience designing and delivering projects, upgrading or maintaining programmes from assessment through to completion whilst will being confident analysing asset performance data, prioritising maintenance needs and making informed decisions that balance risk, compliance and operational efficiency.
Financial and commercial awareness related to contract management would be beneficial. Applicants should hold a degree in Engineering, Asset Management, Operations Management or a related discipline, or possess equivalent experience.
This role requires a full UK driving licence and the flexibility to work a nine‑day fortnight when 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 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (of up to 15% of salary dependent on company performance)
- Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
- Family friendly policies (including, a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
- Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
- Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
- Car allowance of £6,240 pa
- Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Two volunteering days per year