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. The IDG specialises in delivering complex national projects and programmes that drive innovation, manage risk, and support Environment Agency’s annual action plan.

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.

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

Other Information

Base location can be any hub nationally but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally. This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. Flexible working patterns are supported, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Contact

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

Interviews

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

Other Competencies

Competence 1
Programme and Project Management – Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.

Competence 2
Leads People – Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.

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, to required standards and in line with organisational processes.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. If you are applying from the Civil Service, note the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. This role is subject to right-to-work requirements and sponsorship rules.