Senior Environmental Project Manager - 30844

Environment Agency Jobs; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to environmental sustainability as a Senior Environmental Project Manager. In this role, you will provide vital technical advice and ensure compliance with environmental legislation while managing significant projects. You will engage with various stakeholders, helping to enhance the environment for communities and wildlife alike. This position offers the chance to work flexibly and respond to incidents, ensuring your expertise is utilized in critical situations. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and have the qualifications to back it up, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in providing technical environmental advice and managing projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental legislation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on statutory Environmental Impact Assessments and quality standards.
• Monitor performance of environmental consultants and provide feedback.

Skills

Environmental Impact Assessment

Programme Management

Technical Environmental Advice

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Environmental Science

Relevant Environmental Certifications

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.

The Southwest hub is looking for two Senior Environmental Project Managers (SEPM), one permanent and one fixed-term contract of 24 months, to join our National Environmental Assessment and Sustainability team (NEAS).

This advert is for the Southwest of England. 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.

You will provide technical environmental advice relating to design, environmental risk, and programme management, acting as an ‘intelligent client’ on behalf of Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM).

Duties include:

1. Advising on the requirement for statutory Environmental Impact Assessment under the appropriate regime.
2. Liaising with technical suppliers to agree scope and quality standards.
3. Monitoring and assessing the performance of environmental consultants and providing feedback.
4. Supporting engagement with Statutory Environmental Bodies and other environmental stakeholders.

NEAS manages the Environmental Assessment of the Environment Agency’s capital projects and relevant strategies and plans to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and policy. We aim to identify and promote opportunities to improve the environment for people and wildlife.

Responding to incidents is a central part of our work. You will be required to have an incident role and be available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during such events. This may include additional payment, full training, and flexible working arrangements to support your incident role.