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Job Description
At the Environment Agency (EA) we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a company which embraces difference and welcomes everyone. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
Job Description
At the Environment Agency (EA) we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a company which embraces difference and welcomes everyone. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
Do you want to lead and deliver important and innovative projects that reduce the risk of flooding and enhance the environment?
We are looking for Project Mangers to join us in Programme & Contract Management (PCM) in a rewarding and prominent role within our integrated project teams taking responsibility for the management of projects as the Client project manager.
You will put health, safety and the environment at forefront of project delivery. By applying strong commercial understanding in project, contract and risk management you will manage the project delivery process from initial strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design and then into implementation, construction and handover.
You will make project decisions informed by technical leads whilst following governance procedures, project assurance and legislation.
You will build a collaborative working environment to establish effective relationships and create high performing teams which include our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists and other partners, such as statutory authorities, landowners and local communities to negotiate agreements, consents, approvals and external funding.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what the EA does. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. Supporting incident response may attract an additional payment as well as facilitating further career development as it gives you the opportunity to see how other parts of the business works. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The team
We are the Programme and Contracts Management team (PCM), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. The North East PCM hub is led by a Delivery Manager overseeing 70-120 staff, supported by Programme Specialists, Programme Managers and Project Team Managers (PTM). Each PTM manages Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Support Officers who manage the delivery of projects within our flood& coastal erosion risk management programme using our framework suppliers.
Experience/skills Required
Essential criteria:
Proven experience in project delivery and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
Effective at communicating with a wide range of people, as well as interpersonal and influencing skills to build collaborative relationships
Confident and proficient using MS Office (teams, excel, word, project etc)
Active management of health, safety and wellbeing
Desirable criteria:
Experience of working with FastDraft, Projects Online, NEC4 contracts
Chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, APM or CIWEM
A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline
Technical expertise in areas such as asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction and river modelling
Capabilities required to be demonstrated by the role, include:
Programme and Project Management
Delivers Results Through Others
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Communicates Effectively
Data and Information Management
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Contact and additional information
Benefits include generous pension provision, leave entitlement and flexible working practices to support work/life balance. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
Please state your preferred office location (Leeds or Newcastle) when applying.
This is a hybrid role, co-locating with colleagues and delivery partners will be required, including travel to sites and meetings in other offices; with occasional overnight stays.
A driving licence is required.
Please read the candidate pack.
How to apply - Environment Agency
Capability dictionary - https://www.calameo.com/read/004433680aab41adf893b
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Visa information: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
For further information please contact either eva.diran@environment-agency.gov.uk or chris.armstrong@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews are anticipated to take place in early June 2025.
Competence 1
Programme and Project Management
Description
PLEASE NOTE:
* CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed
* Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
* When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
* You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer.
* The Environment Agency values authenticity, honesty and integrity and we expect all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Our interviews are designed to probe deeper into your skills and experiences, to give us a clear indication of whether the application matches the person at interview.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Description:
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
Question:
As the Environment Agency spends public money it is essential that our project managers are capable and effective so that projects can be delivered in a carbon and cost-efficient manner.
For a project that you have been involved with, please tell us what tools, systems and processes you have used to manage your project and how you kept track of quality cost and programme.
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
PLEASE NOTE:
* CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed
* Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
* When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
* You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer.
* The Environment Agency values authenticity, honesty and integrity and we expect all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Our interviews are designed to probe deeper into your skills and experiences, to give us a clear indication of whether the application matches the person at interview.
Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Question:
Project managers at the Environment Agency work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with other departments input and need to ensure that organisational process and procedures are followed.
For a project you have worked on, please tell us about when you have utilised others to deliver results on time. How did you ensure required standards were met and relevant processes and procedures were followed?
Competence 3
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
PLEASE NOTE:
* CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed
* Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
* When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
* You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer.
* The Environment Agency values authenticity, honesty and integrity and we expect all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Our interviews are designed to probe deeper into your skills and experiences, to give us a clear indication of whether the application matches the person at interview.
Description:
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Question:
Project managers often need to balance and manage conflicting needs and views from various stakeholders to ensure that a project is delivered effectively, efficiently and in line with governance requirements.
Please tell us about what you did on a project where you have managed conflicting needs and how you handled any issues. What was the outcome and did this satisfy the stakeholders / involved parties?
Competence 4
Communicates Effectively
Description
PLEASE NOTE:
* CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed
* Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response.
* When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
* You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer.
* The Environment Agency values authenticity, honesty and integrity and we expect all candidates to abide by these principles. Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Our interviews are designed to probe deeper into your skills and experiences, to give us a clear indication of whether the application matches the person at interview.
Description:
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Question:
Clear communication is essential to efficient project management. Our project managers need to be able to communicate important project data to a wide range of people, including non-technical audiences. Examples of information which may need to be communicated are risks, opportunities, programme information, costs and budget.
Please tell us about a time on a project you have been involved with how you have collated technical information or data and then communicated this clearly and effectively. How did you ensure the information was clear and understood?
Role specific license requirements
Full UK driving license
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls. Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
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