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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Team
The Innovation Delivery Group (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 projects and programmes within the portfolio are multi-disciplinary including water, environment, estates, asset risk and carbon reduction. The group comprises 50 project delivery professionals and subject matter experts.
Essential Experience / Skills
* 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
Other 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 any hub nationally but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.
For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews anticipated to take place w/c: 3rd November (subject to change).
Competencies
Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes 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.
Questions will ask about complex projects, leading teams, stakeholder management and delivering results through others. Answers should be structured (e.g., STAR: Situation, Task, Action, Result).
Important notes for applicants applying from the Civil Service: the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant if appointed. See the full guidance in the job posting.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. Please include any information about your preferred working arrangements on your application. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support job seekers with a disability.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to value for money and uses Central Government frameworks for recruitment. If you wish to become a support supplier on these frameworks, visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance.
Artificial intelligence notice: AI can support your application, but all examples must be truthful and based on your own experience. Plagiarised or AI-generated content may lead to disqualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Location: Worthing, England, United Kingdom.
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