Senior Project Manager – Innovation Delivery Group (IDG)
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, work closely with key stakeholders and direct the project team. You will be accountable for project performance throughout its lifecycle, ensuring achievement of high-quality outcomes.
Your duties will include:
* 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 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
Context
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 team comprises professionals across multiple disciplines.
Other information
Contact and additional information: Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. Further guidance on right to work can be found at the UK government site. Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working is supported, including job share. Training and personal/professional development opportunities are available. Base location can be any hub nationally with occasional co-location in hub or delivery partner offices.
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 3rd November (subject to change).
Equal opportunity and inclusion
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, and provide a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
How to apply
For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk
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