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Senior Project Manager – Flood & Coastal Risk Management
Job Description
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The Environment Agency is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver innovative projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment across the southwest.
Responsibilities
* Take responsibility for the delivery of projects in your portfolio from initial strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design, construction and handover.
* Mentor and coach project team members, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team.
* Manage financial performance of projects, delivering results on time and within budget.
* Build a great working environment with high‑performing teams, suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists and other partners.
* Apply strong commercial acumen in project, contract and risk management, establishing effective relationships and facilitating collaborative ways of working.
* Make key project decisions informed by technical leads while following governance procedures, project assurance and legislation.
* Develop resilient relationships with stakeholders such as statutory authorities, landowners and local communities to negotiate agreements, consents, approvals and external funding.
* Undertake required training and participate in incident response duties as part of the Environment Agency’s incident response programme.
Qualifications and Experience
* Degree in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline, ideally with chartered membership of a professional body (MICE, CIWEM, IMechE, MAPM or MRICS).
* Training and experience in project management, ideally with PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM Project Management qualification.
* Training and experience in contract management, ideally NEC4.
* Health & safety training and experience, including CDM regulations.
* Significant experience (over 8 years) in project and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction or flood & coastal risk management.
* Experience preparing scopes and contracts, cost monitoring/forecasting, risk management, business case development, measuring performance and administering contracts.
* Technical knowledge in coastal engineering, feasibility assessment, flood risk assessment, solution development and costing of options, asset management, environmental assessment, CDM, engineering design and construction.
* A track record for delivering results through coordination of a technical team.
* The ability to mentor and support team members.
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
Benefits
* Generous pension provision and leave entitlement.
* Flexible working that supports a healthy work/life balance.
* Excellent training opportunities with personal and professional development.
Additional Information
* This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship; candidates should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) if they need advice on right to work in the UK.
* Travel to other offices, project sites and overnight stays will be required; an expectation of co‑locating at least two days a week.
* Full UK driving licence required.
* Interview date & date: week commencing 15/12/2025.
Contact
Richard Hull – Email: Richard.Hull@environment-agency.gov.uk
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