Assistant Project Manager

-; Blandford Forum; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Blandford Forum to assist in delivering flood risk projects. This role involves managing medium-high risk projects within integrated teams while developing project management skills. Candidates should have a relevant qualification and experience in a project environment. Benefits include generous pension, flexible working, and training opportunities. If you're passionate about environmental management, this role offers significant career development in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Generous pension provision

Flexible working

Training and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a project environment.
• Analytical skills, including finance and data handling.
• Driving licence required, or means of accessing remote project sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers on delivery of medium-high risk projects.
• Develop skills in project, commercial, contract, and risk management.
• Conduct data management and research flood risk areas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Project report writing

Experience in a project environment

Education

Appropriate qualification in engineering or geography

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - 32710

Grade: Staff Grade 4 | Post Type: Permanent | Role Type: Project Delivery | Working Pattern: Full Time/Part Time | Salary: £34,320 (minimum) | Closing Date: 8 February 2026 | Number of positions: 2 | Regions: South West (Blandford Forum, Bodmin, Bridgwater, Bristol, Exeter)

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.

Job Overview

Deliver exciting, innovative flood risk projects in SW England. In this Assistant Project Manager role, you will either assist Project Managers in medium-high risk projects or manage your own lower risk projects within our integrated project teams.

This role sits within our Project and Programme Delivery Team, leading flood risk management projects to reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment. You will be involved in the entire project life cycle—from initial strategic planning through to detailed design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers on delivery of medium-high risk projects or manage smaller, lower risk projects.
• Develop skills in project, commercial, contract and risk management.
• Conduct data management and research flood risk areas.
• Set up new projects and use systems and processes to manage projects.
• Attend site visits and public exhibition meetings.
• Apply EA legislation, policy and guidance to deliver benefits for communities and the environment.
• Participate in incident response duties when required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Essential:
• Appropriate qualification or experience in a relevant discipline (engineering or geography).
• Experience working in a project environment.
• Analytical skills, including finance and data handling.
• Experience of project report writing.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills in a stakeholder-facing capacity.
• Working to deadlines and task prioritisation.
• Driving licence required, or means of accessing remote project sites.
• Desirable:
• Experience in engineering, construction, or flood and coastal risk management projects.
• Experience managing contracts.
• Project management qualification (e.g., Prince2, APM).

Benefits

Generous pension provision, leave entitlement, environmental volunteering days, Employee Assistance provider, flexible working to support a healthy work/life balance. Training and learning opportunities available, including personal and professional development.

Working Conditions

Based at one of our South West offices with co-location at your base office at least 2 days per week plus visits to site as required. Attend team training days quarterly across the South West hub. Travel to other offices and overnight stays may be required.

Diversity, Equality 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. The Environment Agency has a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.

Contact

Helen Montgomery – [e-mail]

Interview Schedule

Interviews due to take place in person w/c 16th March 2026.