Environmental Project Manager - 30883

Environment Agency; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Environmental Project Manager to join their National Environmental Assessment and Service team. This role focuses on ensuring compliance with environmental legislation while supporting the delivery of the FCERM capital programme. You will provide expert advice on environmental assessments and contribute to sustainability targets. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a flexible working environment, making it ideal for those passionate about environmental protection and sustainability.

Benefits

Generous pension provision

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive induction and training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated in environmental science or a related subject at degree level.
• Understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment and legislative requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and policies.
• Provide expert advice on environmental assessments and risks.
• Screen projects for environmental legislative requirements.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Strong communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in Environmental Science or related subject

Job description

Environmental Project Manager - 30883

Environmental Project Manager - 30883

Number of jobs available

1

Region

East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, South East, Yorkshire and the Humber

City/Town

Leeds , Newcastle , Norwich , Peterborough , Reading , West Malling , Worthing , York

Building/Site

DEFRA GRP DRAGONFLY HOUSE, NR3 1UB, DEFRA GRP EA KINGS MEADOW HOUSE, RG1 8DQ, DEFRA GRP EA LEEDS LATERAL, LS11 9AT, DEFRA GRP EA ORCHARD HOUSE, ME19 5SH, DEFRA GRP EA TYNESIDE HOUSE, NE4 7AR, DEFRA GRP KINGS POOL, YO1 7PX, DEFRA GRP QUAY HOUSE, PE2 8YY, DEFRA GRP WORTHING TEVILLE GATE HOUSE, BN11 1UR

Grade

Staff Grade 4

Post Type

Permanent

Role Type

Environment & Sustainability

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time, Compressed Hours

Salary Minimum

£33,000

Closing Date:

01/06/2025, 23:55 hours

Job description attachment 1

Candidate pack

Security checks level

Basic Check

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 for more information.

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