Overview
The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, 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.
The IDG specialises in delivering complex national projects and programmes that drive innovation, manage risk, and support 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. The portfolio is multi-disciplinary including water, environment, estates, asset risk and carbon reduction. The group comprises 50 project delivery professionals and subject matter experts.
Responsibilities
* Provide 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.
* Mentor and coach project team members, flexing 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 of 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 writer 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
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For right to work guidance, consult UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit the UK government site. Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers opportunities for personal and professional development. Base location can be any hub nationally with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices.
For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews anticipated to take place in the week commencing 3 November (subject to change).
Competencies
* Programme and Project Management
* Leads People
* Focuses on Customers and Partners
* Delivers Results Through Others
Location and Employment Details
* West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We also guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body and uses government frameworks for recruitment.
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