Overview
The Environment Agency’s 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. An incident response role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and supporting communities and environmental protection.
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 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 writing 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
* Base location can be any hub nationally with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices.
* Please note this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. Guidance on right to work in the UK can be found at the UKVI or GOV.UK websites.
* Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working arrangements and opportunities for personal and professional development are available.
* For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk
* Interviews anticipated to take place w/c 3rd November (subject to change).
Competencies
* Programme and Project Management: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
* Leads People: Provides leadership that motivates others to achieve personal and organizational goals.
* Focuses on Customers and Partners: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers with rapid and effective responses.
* Delivers Results Through Others: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time and to required standards.
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and offers flexible working patterns, including job sharing. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria. This description reflects current recruitment information and is subject to change.
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