Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the Innovation Delivery Group (IDG). 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.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. An incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
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.
Team and context
The IDG specialises in delivering complex national projects and programmes that drive innovation, manage risk, and support the 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. Projects and programmes are multi-disciplinary across water, environment, estates, asset risk and carbon reduction. The group comprises around 50 project delivery professionals and subject matter experts.
Experience and Skills
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 substantial experience applying tools, techniques and processes across a project lifecycle.
* Strong commercial acumen with significant contract management and procurement experience.
* Extensive experience of project financial management and forecasting.
* Experience managing and influencing senior stakeholders, and building effective stakeholder engagement plans.
* Strong report writing with experience 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 in preparing Scope of Services for appraisal and construction contract awards.
* Project management qualifications: Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQ.
Other information
Contact and additional information: Please note this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For guidance on right to work in the UK, consult UKVI or gov.uk. Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance with opportunities for personal and professional development. Base location can be any hub nationally, with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices.
Interviews anticipated to take place w/c 3rd November (subject to change).
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities whose applications meet the minimum criteria.
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