Overview
The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. 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.
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.
Key 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. You will mentor and coach project team members, flexing your 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 writing 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
* Base location can be any hub nationally but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.
* Contact and additional information: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk
* Interviews anticipated to take place w/c: 3rd November (subject to change)
Competencies and Interview questions
* Programme and Project Management: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. Please provide examples of how you demonstrate these skills in your role or as transferable skills.
* Leads People: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals. Provide an example of motivating a team to deliver a challenging project.
* Focuses on Customers and Partners: Addresses needs of internal and external customers with rapid and effective responses. Describe balancing stakeholder needs to reach a successful outcome.
* Delivers Results Through Others: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time and to standards. Provide an example of delivering through others without direct control of day-to-day tasks.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body and uses Central Government frameworks for external recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier through the Crown Commercial Service, visit the GOV.UK page linked in the original posting.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
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