Overview

The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, 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.

Responsibilities

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 RequiredEssential:

Significant experience of leading complex projects or programmes, ideally within engineering, construction, asset management and/or flood and 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 and 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

Additional InformationPlease note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for guidance on options for obtaining right to work in the UK.

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.

Base location can be any hub nationally, with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices.

For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk

Interviews anticipated to take place w/c: 3rd November (subject to change).

Competences

Programme and Project ManagementSelects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. Provide examples in your application of how you demonstrate these skills in context of this role or as transferable skills.

Leads PeopleProvides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals. Include examples in your application.

Focuses on Customers and PartnersAddresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.

Delivers Results Through OthersHarnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with processes and procedures.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share. We also offer 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 recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier, see the Crown Commercial Service guidance at gov.uk.

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