Graduate Project Management; Engineering

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At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That’s why we’re on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate graduates like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We’re proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we’re looking for brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you’re excited to learn and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

The Project Management (Engineering) Graduate Programme offers a blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the frontline and core of our business. Over 27 months you’ll spend three inspirational placements across our capital delivery and engineering teams, covering the end‑to‑end process of project and programme life cycles, water/waste networks design and delivery, and water/waste treatment asset design and delivery.

• Take a proactive approach to delivering project outcomes – leading meetings, capturing outputs and actions.
• Engage teams and contractors, and drive progress as outlined in project plans.
• Identify solutions to project challenges and secure management support when needed.
• Complete contract actions on time and demonstrate confidence in managing projects.
• Understand both technical and non‑technical issues and create clear action plans.
• Build resilience and a driven mindset, tackling challenges through stakeholder collaboration.

• A ‘can‑do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability, and take pride in your work.
• A love of variety and the ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Quick prioritisation skills and an initiative to dive head‑first into problem‑solving.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enjoying work with multiple teams.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and communicate information to diverse audiences.
• Willingness to travel freely across our patch to visit sites and attend meetings and training.
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic setting, anticipating challenges.
• The care to look out for and inspire colleagues.

Location: Severn Trent Headquarters, Coventry, CV1 2LZ

Duration: 27 months

Starting Salary: £31,500

Entry Criteria: Project Management, Construction or Engineering degree or a similar discipline in an APM (Association for Project Management) accredited course is preferred.

Driving Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle upon starting the role.

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (with the option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,225, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – matching contributions up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Sharesave – discounted share purchase
• Dedicated training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and related offers
• Family‑friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Salary increases will continue during the programme and when you move into your first job.

We are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that reflects the communities and customers we serve. Our working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability, and Ethnicity – support our commitments. Find out more about our diversity and inclusion commitments at Severn Trent.

Roles close on 13th January at midday (12pm). Face‑to‑face assessments will run from 16th February to 20th March 2026. Estimated start date – September 2026.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement. We do not sponsor skilled worker visas for this role.

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.