At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score.
We are seeking an experienced SAP BASIS Consultant to support an SAP ECC EHP7 to S/4HANA conversion under the RISE private cloud model. The consultant will play a key role in technical migration, system conversion, and post-go-live operations.
You’ll be based at our Severn Trent Centre Head Office in Coventry and will work within the SAP Apps team of around a dozen people on similar projects. This role requires 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with out of hours support duties where necessary.
HOW WE WORK
You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. We value in‑person moments to keep our culture alive, but also support flexibility when working from home.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for someone who thrives as part of a team, enjoys bouncing ideas to solve real business challenges, communicates clearly, and works closely with client teams. You should be naturally curious, detail‑oriented, and exhibit strong planning and problem‑solving skills.
- Assess ECC landscape readiness and prepare systems for S/4HANA conversion using SAP tools and validation checks
- Support S/4HANA architecture, sizing, and environment provisioning in line with RISE standards
- Plan and execute system conversion and database migration to SAP HANA, including rehearsals
- Manage transports and support code remediation to ensure system consistency
- Configure and manage integrations with SAP BTP, middleware, and third‑party systems
- Provide BASIS support for testing phases and lead cutover planning, including backup and recovery strategies
- Deliver post‑go‑live hypercare, system stabilisation, documentation, and handover to support teams
- Ensure compliance with security, audit, governance, and SAP RISE operational requirements
- Operate and support the live S/4HANA environment, including monitoring, incident management, releases, upgrades, and integrations
- Manage batch scheduling, job monitoring, and continuous improvement to optimise performance and operational efficiency
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Strong SAP BASIS experience (ECC & S/4HANA)
- Experience with SUM DMO and HANA migration
- Knowledge of SAP RISE operating model
- Experience with transport and integration technologies
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to work across teams and vendors
- Desirable Qualifications
- SAP certifications (BASIS, HANA, S/4HANA)
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Successful S/4HANA migration with minimal downtime
- Compliance with governance and security standards
HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
- Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,225, subject to eligibility)
- Family‑friendly policies, including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave
- Leading pension scheme – we double your contribution up to 15%
- Dedicated training and development through our Academy
- Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
- Two paid volunteering days per year
LET’S GO
We look forward to hearing from you. Please have an updated CV ready and take a few minutes to apply. We’ll inform you of the outcome after the closing date.
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