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.
• Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
• Lead complex projects or programmes, ensuring delivery of outputs on time, to budget and to the required quality, working with risk management and health & safety compliance.

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 applying project management 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. You should contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for guidance on 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.

Interviews and Competencies

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

Competence 1 — Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. Provide evidence in your application with examples from role or transferable skills.

Competence 2 — Leads People
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.

Competence 3 — Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.

Competence 4 — Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time and to required standards.

Additional Notes

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. Flexible working patterns, including job sharing, are welcome. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency is committed to providing value for money and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment.

Contact

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

Location

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom and other hubs nationally as base location. Occasional co-location at partner offices may be required.