Overview

The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide leadership for projects within the IDG portfolio, working closely with key stakeholders and directing the project team. You will be accountable for project performance throughout its lifecycle, ensuring achievement of high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Project leadership, including oversight and task management of the project team which may include project managers, project support officers, technical specialists, design consultants and contractors. You will mentor and coach project team members, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team.

Experience/skills Required

Essential:

• Significant experience of leading complex projects or programmes, ideally within engineering, construction, asset management and/or flood & coastal risk management.
• Formal training in project management with significant experience of applying project management tools, techniques and processes throughout a project lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen with significant experience of contract management and procurement.
• Extensive experience of project financial management and forecasting.
• Experience of managing and influencing senior stakeholders, and of building effective stakeholder engagement plans.
• Strong report writer with experience of producing effective business cases.
• Technical knowledge and leadership in risk management and health & safety compliance.

Desirable:

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ICE, CIWEM or APMP
• Training and experience of working with NEC contracts
• Experience of preparing Scope of Services for appraisal and construction contract awards.
• Project management qualifications: Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQ

Contact and additional information

Please note this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. You should consult UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for guidance on your right to work in the UK based on personal circumstances. Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Base location can be any hub nationally with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices.

Interviews

Interviews anticipated to take place w/c: 3rd November (subject to change).

Competencies

• Programme and Project Management
• Leads People
• Focuses on Customers and Partners
• Delivers Results Through Others

Notes

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We guarantee an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology