Construction Area Manager

Our people are what makes Severn Trent a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 9,000 people with a purpose to deliver one of life’s essentials, and we do it all while thriving in our unique culture.

We’re a growing, Midlands based FTSE100 listed company and welcome people from all walks of life, celebrating their individuality, as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our customers and the communities we represent.

Right now, is an exciting time to join, as we have a huge 2030 ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before, as we’re renewing our mains over our next 5-year regulatory period.

So, if you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, where you’ll add some impressive achievements to your CV - we’d love you to apply.

Due to an exciting new programme which is going to see us deliver for our customers a full mains renewal across our region over the next few years, we are now on a significant recruitment drive to scale our teams to deliver this fantastic work – and we’re starting by recruiting great leaders to drive this project forward.

We’re looking for a Regional Network Construction Lead to join our team and be responsible for the planning and successful completion of all the Mains Renewal activity across the west region. You’ll be part of our Operational Leadership Team, leading a large team of around 150 people. The role will be based in Gloucester or Worcester.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Key responsibilities

• Set and direct the strategy for the regional area, collaborating with other Network Construction Business Leader peers to drive and implement the overall 2030 Mains Renewal strategy successfully.
• Oversee and be accountable for a large area of the business, ensuring compliance with external Construction Design Management Rules, including Health and Safety.
• Strategically lead, monitor, and continuously drive improved performance across the region.
• Control a budget of £xm (to be determined, but in the millions), both direct and indirect.
• Hold overall responsibility for a team of up to 150 people, including up to 9 Network Construction Managers and their teams (12 people each), Logistics Managers, Logistics Supervisors and their teams (around 30 people), and Reinstatement Managers and their teams (4 people). Directly manage up to 11 people managers and one Senior Professional.
• Chair executive meetings effectively to gather views, develop actions, and deliver outcomes.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

For this role the right candidate will have a good understanding of operational regulations and the ability to demonstrate this in practice. You’ll have past operational managerial experience, looking after a large team.

Additionally, you will have great communication skills as this role requires you to discuss project processes with both internal and external stakeholders.

As travel is required, you’ll also have to hold a full U.K driving license.

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 involved. 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 perks that you’ll get being part of the Severn Trent family:

• 31 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to 20% of salary dependent 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’
• Car allowance of £5,208 pa (pro-rata where appropriate)
• Private medical cover, life assurance, income protection and personal accident cover
• 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.

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