Project Manager - 32683

-; Blandford Forum; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Project Manager to lead flood risk management projects in South West England. This role involves managing project delivery from planning to implementation while collaborating with stakeholders and technical teams. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field, project management experience in engineering or related areas, and strong interpersonal skills. Excellent training and flexible working options are offered, along with a generous pension provision.

Benefits

Generous pension provision

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent training opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Experience managing contracts, ideally with NEC4 suite.
• Experience delivering results through coordination of technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage project delivery from planning to implementation.
• Build collaborative working environments with stakeholders.
• Make informed project decisions in accordance with governance procedures.

Skills

Project management experience in engineering

Established interpersonal and influencing skills

Contract management experience

Coordination of technical teams

Education

Degree in engineering, environmental or geography discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager – 32683

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.

Are you interested in delivering exciting, innovative flood risk and habitat creation projects in SW England?

We are looking for Project Managers to lead flood risk management projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment.

Role Overview

This role sits in Project & Programme Delivery and is a prominent position within our integrated project teams, taking responsibility for the management of projects as the client project manager, working alongside colleagues and partners.

You will manage the project delivery process from initial strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design and into implementation, construction, and handover. You will support project team members, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team.

You will build a collaborative working environment with our suppliers, client representatives and other technical specialists. Applying your strong commercial acumen in project, contract, and risk management, you will establish effective relationships and facilitate collaborative and efficient ways of working.

You will make project decisions informed by technical leads whilst following governance procedures, project assurance and legislation.

The ability to develop a resilient network of relationships with stakeholders such as statutory authorities, landowners, and local communities to negotiate agreements, consents, approvals, and external funding is crucial to the success of the role.

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.

The Team

We are Projects and Programme Delivery (PPD), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. Our teams provide the Environment Agency with an effective project and programme management service. Our well‑qualified staff manage projects throughout their lifecycle to deliver flood risk management, environmental improvements and shared ownership with local communities. Although dispersed through offices across the region we create collaborative spaces to share learning and develop our people.

Experience / Skills Required

• A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline
• Project management experience in engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management
• Experience managing contracts, ideally through the NEC4 suite
• Experience delivering results through coordination of technical teams
• Established interpersonal and influencing skills, managing internal and external stakeholders
• Undertaken relevant project management training, e.g. PRINCE practitioner or APM PMQ
• An area of expertise (e.g. hydrology, river modelling, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, CDM, design or construction)

Desirable

• Actively working towards chartership of a relevant Professional Body
• Experience using Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project

Contact and Additional Information

Benefits include a 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. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.

It is expected that the applicant resides in the south west with the base office location being flexible within the South West hub. Co‑location is expected at least 2 days per week plus visits to site as required. Travel to other offices and overnight stays may be required.

For further information please contact: Helen Montgomery – [e-mail]

Interviews due to take place w/c: 23rd February 2026

Competences Assessment

During the application process we will assess your evidence against key competences such as Programme and Project Management, Delivering Results Through Others, Focus on Customers and Partners, and Managing Health and Safety. Candidates will be asked to provide detailed examples and use the STAR technique where relevant.

Other Requirements

Driving Licence – required.

Applicants from the Civil Service will not be eligible for continuous service. For those in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc.) you may be eligible for continuous service.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements for all vacancies, including job share. We also offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria.

Artificial intelligence may be used to support your application, but any statements made must be truthful, factual and directly from your experience. Plagiarism or false statements may lead to withdrawal of your application.

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