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 joiners are required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when needed. An incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and supports communities and protects the environment. Further information on incident response can be found in the candidate pack.

Role

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 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.

The Team

The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) specialises in delivering complex national projects and programmes that drive innovation, manage risk, and support 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 is multi-disciplinary including water, environment, estates, asset risk and carbon reduction, and 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 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

Additional information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For right to work options, consult UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. 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.

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

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