Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver exciting, innovative projects including flood risk management studies and schemes that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment.
This role sits in Programme & Contract Management (PCM) and is a senior position within our integrated project teams, taking responsibility for the delivery of projects as the Client project manager, or accountability as project executive. You will manage the project delivery process from initial strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design and then into construction and handover. You will mentor and coach project team members, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team.
You will build a great working environment with high performing teams including our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists, and other partners. Applying your strong commercial acumen in project, contract, and risk management, you will establish effective relationships, facilitating collaborative and efficient ways of working. You will make key project decisions informed by technical leads whilst following governance procedures, project assurance and legislation.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Having 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.
The role will require regular travel to project sites and project team meetings in other Agency and Supply Partner offices. Overnight stays will be necessary from time to time.
Excellent training and learning opportunities for those wanting to progress their career.
Experience & Skills Required
* A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline. Ideally with chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP.
* High level of experience of project and/or contract management desirable.
* Technical expertise covering feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction.
* Extensive experience in programme management, project delivery and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
* Project Executive role experience would be beneficial.
Contact & Additional Information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration, where you can seek professional advice based on your personal circumstances in regard to options for obtaining right to work in the UK.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
Base location can be flexible within the Midlands Hub but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.
For further information please contact: Charlie Pridham.
Compliance and Disclosure
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. All examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of application and disciplinary action. Please review the Environment Agency and Civil Service guidance on appropriate and inappropriate use of artificial intelligence.
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