Environmental Project Manager - 30883

Environment Agency; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking organization is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join its National Environmental Assessment and Service team. This role is pivotal in delivering the FCERM capital programme while ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and sustainability targets. You will provide expert advice on environmental assessments and manage risks in projects. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on environmental initiatives. Flexible working arrangements are available to help maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Benefits

Generous pension provision

Flexible working hours

Comprehensive training opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated in environmental science or a related subject at degree level.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assurance on compliance with environmental legislation.
• Advise on environmental risks and opportunities for projects.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Communication Skills

Influencing Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Job description

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Job Description

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies.

Job Description

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies.

We are looking for an Environmental Project Manager (EPM) to join our National Environmental Assessment and Service team (NEAS). The EPM is an environmental technical specialist, supporting delivery of the FCERM capital programme and contributing to the achievement of corporate environmental and sustainability targets by providing specialist advice.

NEAS manage the environmental assessment of many of the Environment Agency’s capital projects and the Strategic Environmental Assessment of relevant Strategies and Plans to ensure projects fully comply with environmental legislation and policy.

This advert is for national recruitment. We currently have a vacancy in the Eastern Hub. However, applicants successful at interview from any geographical location will be held on our reserve list for the next 6 months and may be offered roles in other teams nationally if vacancies arise.

Duties will include:

• Providing assurance on compliance with environmental legislation, conformance with Government and Environment Agency plans, policies and strategies for the environment and conformance with the Environment Agency's sustainability strategy.
• Screening Environment Agency projects to determine environmental legislative requirements and advise on environmental risks and opportunities, consents and approvals.
• Providing expert advice on legal requirements and processes for a range of environmental assessments, including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
• Ensuring environmental services are incorporated into scope of services for delivery partners and assure the quality of environmental products.
  
  
  

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you.

The team

NEAS is divided into 6 operational Hubs, each being led by an Operational Unit Manager, supported by Principal Environmental Specialists and Team Leaders. Each team works collaboratively with our environmental supply partners to provide technical expertise and support day-to-day delivery of projects within our flood & coastal erosion risk management programme.

You’ll be a member of a team comprised of colleagues with professional backgrounds in archaeology/heritage, ecology, environmental assessment, sustainability, carbon and landscape design.

Experience/skills Required

Essential:

Educated in environmental science or a related subject at degree level

Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment

Strong communication and influencing skills

Desirable:

Membership (or working towards membership) of a professional environmental institute

Knowledge of flood and coastal risk management, however in house training is available.

Involvement in infrastructure projects

Experience in managing the environmental risk in projects

Experience as an environmental adviser within multi-disciplinary project teams

You will be offered comprehensive induction/training and will be given the time and space to learn while performing the role. You will be given opportunities for CPD and training.

Contact and additional information

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. The role is a hybrid role, as there is an expectation to attend meetings both in the office and other external locations, but some home working is possible. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development



Travel To Other Offices And Sites Will Be Required.

For further information please email:

[e-mail]

Contacts:

Tariq Munir, Eastern South Hub Team Leader

Tania Devitt, Eastern North Hub Team Leader

Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c: 16/06/2025

Competence 1

Influences and Persuades Others

Description

Description: Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.

Question: Describe a time when you have successfully influenced a project team to deliver to environmental and sustainable outcomes in the face of challenge

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

Competence 2

Environmental Awareness

Description

Description: Appreciates the impact that activities have on the environment and identifies ways to protect and preserve the environment for the future [and limit negative environmental impact]

Question: Can you provide an example where the work you have done has had a direct impact on the environment

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

Competence 3

Legislative Knowledge

Description

Description: Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment.

Question: Describe how planning legislation and environmental legislation may affect the design and delivery of a large development next to a river

PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

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.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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