Field Operations Technical and Contracts advisor - 31772
Overview: As we continue to Modernise Asset Management this role will support the programming, commercial and technical management of suppliers delivering our revenue maintenance activities within Thames Area, whilst strengthening technical skills and assurance of our Field Operations Teams enabling efficient and safe delivery of our maintenance programmes.
Reporting directly to the Field Team Leader, you will build working relationships with the Local Delivery Lead, Asset Performance teams, Water Land and Biodiversity teams, and framework suppliers to develop and deliver an optimised programme of work. This role is an area role so you will be responsible for all elements of asset management; FCRM, Navigations and Water, Land and Biodiversity assets.
Responsibilities:
* Review programmes to optimise delivery arrangements, whilst ensuring our assets reduce flood risk to the communities they protect.
* Manage and develop contract arrangements to ensure they meet our future requirements.
* Work with field operations to ensure efficient use of our staff as they operate, respond and maintain assets.
* Building relationships, internally and externally.
* Assessing and assuring the health and safety of our field teams and suppliers to ensure they deliver work required standards.
* Provide assurance skills, knowledge and experience to internally and externally delivered work.
* Monthly reporting on key information to inform the wider business.
* Working with the local delivery lead to ensure we stay within budget and get value for money.
Environment and Team:
The Environment Agency is committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working and a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria. The Thames Area Operations Teams play a pivotal role in delivering our asset management service and revenue maintenance activities. We have achieved ISO55001.
Experience/skills Required:
* A Full driving licence.
* Managing health, safety and wellbeing through on-site management.
* Familiar and competent using Microsoft Office with willingness to learn in-house systems.
* Managing contractors and/or NEC contract management.
* Knowledge and experience of Asset Management.
* Ability to manage a programme of works.
* HNC/HND with Contract and/or Construction Management Modules, or EA NVQ Level 4 or relevant technical qualification equivalent.
Desirable:
* Site Managers Safety Training Scheme
* Formal contract management training with NEC4 or similar.
* Experience in technical leadership or people management skills; experience managing projects within the Environment Agency.
* A familiarity with assets in Thames area beneficial but not essential.
Additional information:
This role is office-based with some site work. Limited hybrid working. Interviews begin 29 September. For questions contact Adella Buckland (Local Delivery Lead) Adella.Buckland@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Competencies
1. Programme and Project Management - Please tell us about your experience of project and programme management, demonstrating how you delivered the work using the resources available.
2. Influences and Persuades Others - Please provide an example when you have influenced colleagues or suppliers to follow and support new initiatives, including challenges and lessons learned.
3. Health Safety & Wellbeing - Please provide an example of delivering a significant improvement to safety and environment during a project.
4. Builds and Sustains Relationships - Please provide an example of developing and maintaining relationships with internal or external colleagues, describing challenges and benefits.
Please note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We welcome flexible working and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.
Job details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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