Senior Project Manager - 30599

Environment Agency; West Malling; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead transformative projects aimed at reducing flood risks and enhancing environmental standards. This pivotal role involves overseeing project delivery from strategic planning to execution, while fostering a collaborative environment among high-performing teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen and the ability to cultivate relationships with various stakeholders, ensuring successful project outcomes. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive workplace culture, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous pension

Flexible working hours

Training and development opportunities

Healthy work/life balance

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project delivery and contract management.
• Technical expertise in hydrology and asset management.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver innovative projects to reduce flooding risk.
• Manage project delivery from planning to construction.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and negotiate agreements.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Technical Expertise in Hydrology

Mentoring and Coaching

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Geography

Job description

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Job Description

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.

Job Description

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.

We are looking for Senior Project Managers to lead and deliver exciting, innovative projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment across the South-East.

This role sits in the Programme and Contract Management (PCM) team and is a senior position within our integrated project teams, taking responsibility for the delivery of projects as the Client senior project manager, or accountability as project executive. You will manage the project delivery process from initial strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design and then into construction and handover. You will mentor and coach project team members, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team. You will have a wider responsibility beyond projects, role modelling and supporting wider delivery in your hub.

You will build a great working environment with 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 key 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.

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 with your incident role.

The team

We are Programme and Contracts Management (PCM), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management.

Our team provides the Environment Agency with effective project and programme management, managing projects throughout their lifecycle, delivering flood risk management, environmental improvements and shared ownership with local communities.

This post sits within a team of Project Managers and Support Officers who manage the day-to-day delivery of projects within our flood and coastal erosion risk management programme.

Experience/skills Required

Essential:

A degree (or equivalent) in engineering, environmental or geography related discipline.

Significant experience in formal project delivery and contract management environment, ideally within engineering, environmental, construction and/or flood and coastal risk management.

Technical expertise in a range of areas such as hydrology, river modelling, feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction.

A track record for delivering results in technically challenging projects through coordination of a technical team will need to be demonstrated.

Experience in mentoring and supporting teams through delivery of their work is essential.

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

Desirable:

Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2 or APM).

Ideally chartered or working towards chartered membership of professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP.

Project Executive experience.

Contact and additional information

Benefits include generous pension and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports healthy work/life balance offering numerous choices to accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities, including personal and professional development.

Base location will be at the relevant base office either Southampton, Worthing, West Malling or London with the expectation of co-locating there at least 1 day per week.

The role may occasionally require travel to other offices, project sites and overnight.

Driving licence ideally required.

For more information on the roles and the benefits of working for the Environment Agency please join us for one of our information sessions. Please click on the relevant date link to register:

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Competence 1

Programme and Project Management

Description

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

Question: Describe a project or a programme of work that you have led or had senior involvement with. How did you keep track of progress and performance? What tools, systems and processes did you use? Did you require resource? Explain how you commissioned resource to work on 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

Leads People

Description

Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency

Question: Give an example of when you have led your team to accomplish significant achievements in difficult circumstances.

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

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

Question: There are often real challenges in balancing and managing the conflicting views of various parties throughout project delivery. Please give an example to how you have manged 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.

Competence 4

Delivers Results Through Others

Description

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

Question: Describe a multi-functional project team that you have had a senior involvement with. Tell us how you delivered a significant portion of work through others. What challenges did you face?

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

Full UK 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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