Overview

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, 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.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. 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.Base location can be any hub nationally but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.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 and Skills

Essential:

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 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 writing 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 contractsExperience of preparing Scope of Services for appraisal and construction contract awardsProject management qualifications: Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQ

Competencies and Assessment

Programme and Project Management — Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. Evidence for competencies should be provided with examples relevant to this role or transferable skills.Leads People — Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.Focuses on Customers and Partners — Addresses the needs of internal and external customers with rapid and effective responses.Delivers Results Through Others — Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with processes.

Contact and Additional Information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. You should seek guidance from UK Visas and Immigration based on your circumstances.Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and provides development opportunities.Interviews anticipated to take place w/c 3rd November (subject to change).We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share.The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body and uses government frameworks for recruitment. For information on becoming a supplier, visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance.Location and Roles

— Little Newcastle, Wales, United Kingdom; 2 hours ago

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