Senior Project Manager
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.
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver exciting, innovative projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment across the southwest. This role sits in Project and Programme Delivery (PPD) and is a senior position within our integrated project team. You will take responsibility for the delivery of projects in your portfolio from initial strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design, construction and handover. You will mentor and coach project team members, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team. You will be responsible for financial management and delivering results on time.
You will build a great working environment with high performing teams including our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists and other partners. Applying your strong commercial acumen in project, contract and risk management, you will establish effective relationships, facilitating collaborative and efficient ways of working. You will make key project decisions informed by technical leads whilst following governance procedures, project assurance and legislation. The ability to develop a resilient network of relationships with stakeholders such as statutory authorities, landowners and local communities to negotiate agreements, consents, approvals and external funding is crucial.
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.
Experience / Skills Required
* A degree in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline, ideally with chartered membership of a professional body (MICE, CIWEM, IMechE, MAPM or MRICS)
* Training and experience in project management, ideally with PRINCE2 Practitioner or APM Project Management qualification
* Training and experience in contract management, ideally NEC4
* Health & safety training and experience, including CDM regulations
* Significant experience (>8 years) in project and contract management ideally within engineering, construction or flood & coastal risk management
* Project management experience including preparing scopes and contracts, cost monitoring/forecasting, risk management, business case development, measuring performance and administering contracts
* Technical knowledge in areas like coastal engineering, feasibility assessment, flood risk assessment, solution development and costing of options, asset management, environmental assessment, CDM, engineering design and construction
* A track record for delivering results through coordination of a technical team
* The ability to mentor and support team members
* Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
Benefits
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance. Excellent training opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
When applying, describe in the application form how you meet the experience/skills required as this is a requirement for shortlisting and evidence will be requested prior to interview.
Travel to other offices, project sites and overnight stays will be required and there is an expectation of co‑locating at least two days a week.
Contact
For further information contact: Richard.Hull@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interview Date
Interview Date w/c: 15/12/2025
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Project Management and Information Technology
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, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
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