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.
Role Overview
We are seeking Senior Project Managers to lead and deliver innovative projects that reduce flood risk and enhance the natural environment across the South‑East. As part of the Programme and Project Delivery (PPD) team, you will play a central role in shaping, planning and delivering projects that protect communities and improve local habitats. In this senior position you will oversee the full project lifecycle—from early strategic planning and feasibility through detailed design, construction and final hand‑over—acting as the Client Senior Project Manager or Project Executive. You will ensure that projects are delivered effectively, safely and in line with governance and assurance requirements while supporting and mentoring project team members.
You will foster a positive, collaborative working environment, building strong relationships with suppliers, technical specialists, client representatives and delivery partners. Your commercial awareness and understanding of contract and risk management will help drive efficient, value‑focused project delivery. You will make informed decisions based on technical advice while ensuring compliance with legislation and organisational procedures, and you will maintain productive relationships with statutory authorities, landowners, local communities and other partners to secure agreements, consents, approvals and external funding.
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 is an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment.
Essential Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography‑related discipline
* Significant experience in formal project delivery and contract management, ideally within engineering, environmental, construction or flood and coastal risk management
* Technical expertise in areas such as hydrology, river modelling, feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction
* Proven track record of delivering technically challenging projects through effective coordination of multidisciplinary teams
* Experience in the Project Executive role, along with mentoring and supporting teams through successful delivery
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaborative working
Desirable Qualifications
* Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM)
* Chartered or working towards chartered status with a relevant professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP
Benefits
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
Location
Base location can be flexible within the South Eastern Hub, with an expectation of co‑locating in Hub or delivery partner offices on occasion.
Contact and Additional Information
Please note, this role does not qualify for sponsorship. If you require visa or immigration advice, visit UK Visas & Immigration for more information on your right to work in the UK.
For further information, please contact: zane.gunton@environment-agency.gov.uk
Equality, Diversity 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 our vacancies, including job share.
Guaranteed Interview Policy
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Artificial Intelligence Guidance
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
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