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. All hires are expected to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. An incident response role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and supports communities and environmental protection. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.

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

Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• 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 and Department

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 portfolio includes multi-disciplinary projects across water, environment, estates, asset risk and carbon reduction. The group comprises 50 project delivery professionals and subject matter experts.

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 substantial experience applying project management tools, techniques and processes across 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 building effective stakeholder engagement plans.
• Strong report writing skills with experience 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 with NEC contracts.
• Experience in 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) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for guidance based on your circumstances regarding right to work in the UK.

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. We offer flexible working to support work/life balance and provide 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 are anticipated to take place w/c 3rd November (subject to change).

Competencies (Examples)

Programme and Project Management, Leads People, Focuses on Customers and Partners, Delivers Results Through Others. Evidence of these competencies may be requested during the application process. When providing evidence, please give examples that demonstrate your applicable skills within the context of this role or as transferable skills. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Company Information

The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome flexible working arrangements, including job sharing, and we have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the post.

Location and Additional Roles

The following locations are associated with similar roles and opportunities within the Environment Agency and may be listed for context: Newport, Southampton, Hampshire, Fareham, Gosport, Isle of Wight. (These entries are provided for indicative purposes and do not constitute a job offer.)