Assistant Project Manager - 30886

Environment Agency; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency as an Assistant Project Manager, where you'll contribute to transformative flood risk management projects across the North-West. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your project management skills while working collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders. You'll engage in various project lifecycle stages, from appraisal to construction, and apply environmental legislation to benefit communities. With flexible working arrangements and a commitment to professional development, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in environmental management.

Benefits

Generous pension

Flexible working

Training opportunities

Leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience in project delivery and management.
• Ability to apply environmental legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering flood risk management projects.
• Manage lower complexity workstreams and assist in higher ones.
• Participate in project lifecycle stages from design to handover.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Conflict resolution

Data handling

Education

Degree in engineering

Degree in environmental science

Degree in geography

Tools

Project management systems

Job description

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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. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible working arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.

Role Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team delivering transformative flood risk management projects across Cumbria & Lancashire and Greater Manchester, Merseyside & Cheshire.

You will join our project delivery teams, assisting other Project Managers with medium-high complexity workstreams or managing your own lower complexity workstream. You will be involved at various project lifecycle stages, from appraisal & feasibility to detailed design, construction, and handover.

You will be part of a collaborative group including our supply partners, client representatives, and technical specialists. You will develop skills in project, commercial, contract, and risk management. Activities may include data management, researching flood risk areas, setting up new projects, using project management systems, attending site visits, and public meetings.

You will learn how to apply environmental legislation, policies, and guidance to benefit communities and the environment.

This role is suitable for individuals with some project delivery experience seeking to develop further project management skills.

All new joiners are required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties, which support communities and protect the environment. Further details are in your candidate pack.

The Team

We are the Programme and Contracts Management team (PCM), dedicated to excellence in project and programme management. Our North-West PCM hub is led by a Delivery Manager overseeing around 75 staff, including Programme Specialists, Managers, and Project Team Managers managing flood & coastal erosion projects via our framework supplier.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Analytical skills, including finance, data handling, and report writing.
• Experience working in a formal project environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with experience in stakeholder engagement and conflict resolution.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Driving license or access to remote project sites.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, geography, or related field.
• Experience in engineering, environmental, or construction project management.
• Contract management experience.
• Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM).
• Membership in professional bodies (e.g., CIWEM, ICE).

Capabilities Demonstrated

• Programme & Project Management
• Customer and Partner Focus
• Effective Communication
• Results Orientation

Additional Information

This role does not qualify for sponsorship; applicants should seek advice from UKVI or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.

Benefits include a generous pension, leave entitlement, flexible working, and training opportunities. The role involves regular travel; a driving license is required. Please specify your preferred office location (Warrington, Preston, or Penrith).

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