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.

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.

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.

Team

The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) specialises in delivering complex national projects and programmes that drive innovation, manage risk, and support the Environment Agency’s annual action plan. The group is part of Projects and Programme Delivery (PPD) within the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) directorate. The projects and programmes within the portfolio are multi-disciplinary including water, environment, estates, asset risk and carbon reduction. The group comprises 50 project delivery professionals and subject matter experts.

Experience/skills Required

• 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.

• 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 contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for advice based on your circumstances regarding options for obtaining right to work in the UK.

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.

Base location can be any hub nationally but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.

Competencies

• Programme and Project Management – Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. Provide evidence of management experience and transferable skills in your application.
• Leads People – Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.
• Focuses on Customers and Partners – Addresses internal and external customer needs with rapid and effective responses.
• Delivers Results Through Others – Harnesses the team to deliver results on time and to required standards.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities.