Severn Trent - Armed forces placement scheme
Category: Recruitment
Publish date: 29/02/2024
Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey?
Don't miss out on the opportunity to participate in our Engineering Project/Programme Management placement scheme at Severn Trent, working within our Engineering teams who focus on both water treatment & water infrastructure projects.
Join the Severn Trent Armed Forces placement scheme – Project/Programme Management!
Serving over 4.8 million homes and businesses, Severn Trent is one of the UK’s largest water companies. We cover one of the most diverse regions in the country - from the Bristol Channel to the Humber, and from Shropshire to the East Midlands.
Over 7,000 people – our Severn Trenters – help us look after one of life’s essentials. They deliver sector-leading performance while making a positive impact on our customers, the places where they live and the environment that surrounds us all.
Why choose us?
You’ve proven you’re a great team player, you’ve earnt our respect, and now you’re ready for a new set of challenges. So why not take on serving your community in a different way, delivering one of life’s essentials.
What you need to know
- Placements begin from May 2024.
- We understand that every resettlement journey is unique, and so we offer placements of up to 6 weeks with our engineering project delivery teams, throughout the year.
- Placement duration can be tailored as per individual circumstances, allowance of Grant Resettlement Time and annual leave allowances.
- Placements are available in Coventry (Finham), Derby (Raynesway), and Shrewsbury (Shelton) – based in our cutting-edge engineering design/delivery hubs.
- You’ll be focused on project and programme management within our waste infrastructure and treatment delivery teams, working on industry-leading engineering projects.
- You’ll receive mentorship from our project management team, hands-on experience of the engineering project lifecycle, exposure to CDM regulations, NEC contracts, and much more.
- You’ll also benefit from employability training via our state-of-the-art learning academy, helping you with interviews, building a great CV and future career prospects advice.
What you'll gain
- In-depth understanding of project management principles and practices.
- Valuable experience in contractor progress meetings, site visits, safety tours, and networking with key stakeholders.
- An opportunity to gain vital experience for future permanent roles within Severn Trent or externally.
Criteria
- You’ll need to have Grant Resettlement Time or annual leave available in order to partake in the programme.
- A genuine passion for and interest in project management, with previous project management experience being desirable.
Our commitment to you
- Tailored initiatives for a smooth transition
- Prioritisation of your wellbeing and career growth
- Contributions valued; growth prioritised
- Assistance for veterans, reservists and families
- Personalised meetings post-application
- Flexibility for reservists training and mobilisation
- Continued benefits during military service
- Pairing with a supportive buddy from our Severn Trent armed forces family
Don't miss this chance to kickstart your career in project management with Severn Trent!
Meet Conrad, another remarkable team member.
A former British Army member, Conrad shares his positive transition and career growth in our critical environments team:
Click here to watch.
Apply today
If you’re interested in our armed forces placement scheme, you can
apply today via CTP RightJob.The closing date for applications is 22nd March 2024.
Contact us for more information and to speak to one of our dedicated consultants.