Project Manager - 36214

Environment Agency; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension provision

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Travel to project sites

Job summary

Environment Agency is seeking a proactive Project Manager to lead and deliver flood risk management projects across the Midlands hub. You will manage projects from strategic planning through to handover, coordinating engineers, contractors and partners while maintaining governance and risk controls.

You will mentor team members, build effective relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to a dynamic delivery environment with flexible base location within the Midlands, including occasional

Qualifications

• A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline.
• Ideally working towards chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP.
• Experienced in project and contract management.
• Areas of expertise include feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction.
• Experience in a project and contract management environment, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
• A track record delivering results on technically challenging projects through coordination of a technical team.
• The ability to mentor and support teams in delivery of their work.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver exciting, innovative projects including flood risk management studies and schemes.
• Oversee project delivery from initial strategic planning through feasibility, detailed design, and into implementation, construction and handover.
• Support team members and foster high-performing teams including suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists, and other partners.
• Apply strong commercial acumen in project, contract and risk management within governance procedures and legislation.
• Develop a resilient network of stakeholder relationships to negotiate consents, approvals and external funding.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Feasibility assessment

Asset management

Business case

Cost forecasting

CDM

Engineering design

Construction

Stakeholder management

People mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in engineering or environmental or geography

Job description

Birmingham , Lincoln , Nottingham , Peterborough

Building/Site DEFRA GRP CERES HOUSE, LN2 4DW, DEFRA GRP EA AQUA HOUSE, B3 1AQ, DEFRA GRP EA TRENTSIDE OFFICE, NG2 5FA, DEFRA GRP QUAY HOUSE, PE2 8YY

Grade Staff Grade 5

Post Type Permanent

Role Type Programme and Project Management, Project Delivery

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.

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. We are looking for a Project Manager to lead and deliver exciting, innovative projects including flood risk management studies and schemes that reduce flooding risk to communities and enhance the environment. This role sits in Project & Programme Management (PPD) and is a prominent position within our integrated project teams, taking responsibility for managing projects as the Client project manager or working alongside senior colleagues. The role holder will oversee project delivery from initial strategic planning through feasibility, detailed design, and into implementation, construction, and handover. You will support team members, flexing your involvement to suit team strength. You will build a great working environment to create high-performing teams including our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists, and other partners. Applying your strong commercial acumen in project, contract, and risk management, you will establish effective relationships, facilitating collaborative and efficient ways of working. You will make project decisions informed by technical leads while following governance procedures, project assurance, and legislation. The ability to develop a resilient network of relationships with stakeholders such as statutory authorities, landowners, and communities to negotiate consents, approvals, and external funding is crucial. The role will require regular travel to project sites and meetings in other Agency/Partner offices. Occasional overnight stays will be necessary.

The team: The PPD-Midlands hub is led by a Delivery Manager overseeing approximately 80 staff, supported by Programme Specialists, Programme Managers and Project Team Managers (PTM). Each PTM manages 8-15 Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Support Officers who manage the day-to-day delivery of projects within our flood & coastal erosion risk management programme using our framework suppliers. Other internal roles forming part of our integrated delivery teams include commercial, environmental, asset managers, financial, estates, and legal.

Experience/skills required

A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline. Ideally working towards chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP desired but not essential.

Experienced in project and contract management.

Areas of expertise that would support role include feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction.

Experience in a project and contract management environment, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.

A track record for delivering results on technically challenging projects through coordination of a technical team.

The ability to mentor and support your teams in the delivery of their work is an essential condition.

Strong interpersonal and influencing skills are a requirement as relationship management of both internal and external stakeholders is an important aspect of the role to ensure a collaborative environment.

Contact and additional information: Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration, where you can seek professional advice based on your personal circumstances in regard to options for obtaining right to work in the UK. 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. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development. Base location can be flexible within the Midlands Hub but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally. For further information please contact: [e-mail] #LI-DNI

Competence 1 Programme and Project Management

Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.

CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Question: Tell us about a project or a programme of work that you have been involved with. Describe your role and tell us what tools, systems and processes you have used to keep track of progress and performance. Where possible, include experience of engaging external resource for your projects.

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 Delivers Results Through Others

Description: Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.

CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Question: Please tell us how you have resourced a programme of work to deliver it through your team. What challenges did you face? How did you manage the programme and keep track of progress and performance?

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 Focuses on Customers and Partners

Description: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.

CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Question: Describe a situation where you have had to balance the needs of a variety of stakeholders with differing drivers to reach a successful outcome?

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 4 Manages Self

Description: Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.

CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Question: Please describe how your skills and experience make you a good candidate as a Project Manager. What do you see are your development areas? Perhaps think about where your skills didn't fully meet what was required for a task you were responsible for. How did you manage this?

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.

Role specific license requirements: Driving licence

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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.