Programme Manager
Programme Manager
Number of jobs available
1
Region
South West
City/Town
Bridgwater, Bristol, Exeter
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA HORIZON HOUSE, BS1 5AH, DEFRA GRP EA MANLEY HOUSE, EX2 7LQ, DEFRA GRP EA RIVERS HOUSE BRIDGWATER, TA6 4YS
Grade
Staff Grade 7
Post Type
Fixed Term
Role Type
Programme and Project Management
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum
£68,820 Pro-rata
Closing Date:
19/10/2025, 23:55 hours
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Job description
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
This is a leadership role within the South West Integrated Delivery Team, reporting on a day to day basis to the Project Director for Bridgwater Tidal Barrier (BTB), working closely with the Project Sponsor and delivery partners. You'll be joining this major project at the start of the construction phase.
Key responsibilities include:
* Oversight of the BTB project managers, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly understood,
* Providing technical expertise to support the team and embed best practice project management principles in change control, risk management and project governance.
* Ensuring the project sponsor has confidence in delivery and a clear understanding of risks, issues and opportunities.
* Ensuring appropriate escalation routes are followed for the resolution of critical issues.
* Embedding an effective and collaborative Project Management Office for the construction phase.
* Enabling collaboration across our internal teams and delivery partners to ensure effective delivery
An ability and willingness to adapt and respond to the project's changing needs is essential.
This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in an iconic infrastructure scheme of regional significance. The project will increase the level of flood risk protection to homes and businesses in Bridgwater and its surroundings, enhance nature and the local environment as well as be a stimulus for the local economy.
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, prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
The team
We are the Project and Programme Management team, part of Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM). We create a better place through excellence in project and programme management.
Our award-winning team is at the heart of integrated project and programme delivery. We collaboratively deliver sustainable asset management projects throughout their lifecycle to reduce flood risk, deliver environmental improvements and reduce carbon, resulting in added value and a greater sense of shared ownership with local communities.
Experience/skills required
You'll have a degree in engineering, project management or environmental related discipline with a project management qualification and chartered membership of a relevant professional body.
As an experienced leader, you'll have a proven record of successfully delivering complex construction projects or programmes in collaboration with others; harnessing their skills, promoting innovation and driving improved performance.
You'll have extensive experience managing different stakeholders, operating across all levels of an organisation, demonstrating strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
Skills, knowledge and experience in the following areas is essential:
Leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver results on large, technically challenging projects.
A strong understanding of government project delivery, business case requirements and funding rules.
Working collaboratively with senior users and delivery partners to identify, agree and implement innovative solutions.
The importance of Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing in project delivery and on live construction sites.
Project governance.
Contract management.
Flood and Coastal Risk Management
Contact and additional information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit, 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 demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training/learning opportunities are available, including personal/professional development.
Co-location in Bridgwater expected a minimum of 2 days/week. Occasional travel to London/Birmingham/the South West will also be required.
This role has the potential to become permanent subject to business requirements.
For further information please contact: sharna.-
Interviews will be w/c 10th November 2025.
Length of contract
Up to 23 Months
Competence 1
Programme and Project Management
Description
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programme or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost effectively.
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.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Question: Tell us how your experience, skills and knowledge demonstrate the competency described above – please include details of any roles/responsibilities you have undertaken that have required this competency (where applicable), where skills are transferable and provide specific examples to illustrate your response.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
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.
Competence 2
Leads People
Description
Provides leadership that inspires and motivates to achieve their personal goals of the Environment Agency
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.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Question: Tell us how your experience, skills and knowledge demonstrate the competency described above – please include details of any roles/responsibilities you have undertaken that have required this competency (where applicable), where skills are transferable and provide specific examples to illustrate your response.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 3
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
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.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Question: Tell us how your experience, skills and knowledge demonstrate the competency described above – please include details of any roles/responsibilities you have undertaken that have required this competency (where applicable), where skills are transferable and provide specific examples to illustrate your response.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 4
Customer and Partner Relations
Description
Consults and collaborates with Customers and Partners effectively through awareness raising, education and combined projects, ensuring buy-in to initiatives and the beneficial promotion of the Environment Agency's duties and policies.
"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.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection."
Question: Tell us how your experience, skills and knowledge demonstrate the competency described above – please include details of any roles/responsibilities you have undertaken that have required this competency (where applicable), where skills are transferable and provide specific examples to illustrate your response.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
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 for more information.
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