Senior Advisor - Engineering Policy - 28566

Environment Agency; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Advisor in Engineering Policy to lead technical policy development and asset management strategies. The position requires strong engineering credentials and experience in operational policy implementation within a supportive, inclusive national team. Flexible working patterns are welcome.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Inclusive workforce

Guaranteed Interview Policy for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Proven track record in driving operational policy and improvement efforts.
• Experience in asset management and infrastructure project delivery.
• Strong attention to detail in information management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of technical policies for asset management.
• Collaborate with teams on engineering policy issues and stakeholder engagement.
• Develop asset management operational policies with external partners.

Skills

Change Management

Technical Engineering

Asset Management

Networking

Organisational Skills

Education

I.Eng or C.Eng Registration

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, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

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, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

To lead the development of technical policies that support asset management and engineering standards including engagement with Defra and other stakeholders.

This will include working with teams to progress for example:

• leadership of third party assets; decommissioning and withdrawal of maintenance and de-maining operational policies;
• support development of Public Sector Cooperation Agreement (PSCAs)
• respond and lead on Engineering policy issues eg liaison with Defra, FOI requests, briefings and site visits for Gov depts;
• work with partners and external bodies to develop asset management operational policies;
• work across other teams regarding future asset policies and funding and work with and influence external stakeholders and partners;
• support the development of the asset management technical authority framework.
  
  
  

This role may be eligible for market forces factor allowance subject to individual professional registration with relevant professional bodies to I.Eng or C.Eng level.

The team

The Engineering Policy team is small team with a wide and varied scope of strategic and reactive work.

You will be part of a supportive and friendly national team in Engineering & Standards within Standards, Asset Management & Engineering in the FCRM Directorate.

Experience/skills Required

Through your experience you will be able to demonstrate:

• A track record of driving and implementing operational policy, change management and continual improvements; and a keenness to embrace and implement new ways of working
• Strong technical engineering credentials, with experience of assessing engineering solutions
• Experience of asset management and related infrastructure project delivery along with a good knowledge of the key strategic asset management and engineering challenges, opportunities and solutions
• Good organisational skills including prioritising an interesting and varied workload
• Excellent networking, engagement and influencing skills
• Attention to detail to ensure tasks are completed on time and to a high standard
• Understanding how to collate and maintain accurate information and present it in a user-friendly way
• Ability to identify and understand strategic matters and when to escalate risks and issues
  
  
  

Contact and additional information

We are a supportive team who remain connected while being dispersed. Although we are minimising travel and using digital communications, some travel will be required. There are no base location requirements attached to this role which can be fulfilled through hybrid working.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 7 July 2025

Recruiting manager: James Addicott

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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.

Competence 1

Shapes organisational approach & delivery

Description

Informs Government Policy and / or designs, implements and supports an approach to translate it into cost-effective operational activity delivering outcomes for people and the environment.

Question:

Please describe a situation when you have supported the development or implementation of a strategic or policy level approach and how it translated into outcomes.

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

Achieves Results

Description

Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Question:

Please describe a situation when you have had to prioritise tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results, to budget and quality requirements.

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

Influences and Persuades Others

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:

Please describe a situation when you had to persuade or influence the actions or opinions of others. What factors did you consider? How did you present your case? What was the 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

Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description

Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.

Question:

Using an example please describe a situation where you have applied your technical experience to achieve a successful outcome. Please include consideration of the challenges we face now and are likely to in the future.

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 professional membership requirements

This role may be eligible for market forces factor allowance subject to individual professional registration with relevant professional bodies to I.Eng or C.Eng level.

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

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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