Overview

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.

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. Training and incident response duties may be required as part of working for the Environment Agency.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects within the IDG portfolio, directing the project team and ensuring delivery of high-quality outcomes.
• Provide leadership for project teams which may include project managers, project support officers, technical specialists, design consultants and contractors.
• Mentor and coach project team members and adapt involvement to suit team strength.

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 substantial experience applying tools, techniques and processes throughout a project lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience of contract management and procurement.
• Extensive experience of project financial management and forecasting.
• Experience of managing and influencing senior stakeholders and building effective stakeholder engagement plans.
• Strong report writing 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.

Additional Information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. Guidance on right to work in the UK can be found via UKVI/ gov.uk.

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance with opportunities for personal and professional development.

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

For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk

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

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job sharing. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.