Senior Project Manager (Future Frameworks) - 31082

Environment Agency; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager in London to lead and deliver complex procurement projects within our operational frameworks. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to cultivate collaborative relationships across teams, ensuring effective delivery of our initiatives while contributing to environmental protection efforts. This role offers flexible working arrangements with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Generous pension provision

Flexible working arrangements

Training and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in project delivery and contract management ideally in engineering.
• A track record for delivering results on large, complex projects.
• Ability to lead and develop project teams, improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects to procure operational delivery frameworks.
• Develop framework products including contract templates and guidance documents.
• Manage risks, communication, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project delivery

Contract management

Leadership

Commercial management

Influencing skills

Education

Degree in engineering, construction, environmental or geography related discipline

Job description

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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.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver projects to procure our operational delivery frameworks.

You will work collaboratively with Defra Group Commercial (DgC) colleagues who will lead on the procurement elements of the projects.

As an outstanding communicator, collaborator and influencer you will build excellent collaborative relationships across the business, shaping thinking from initial strategic planning of these complex projects through to ensuring that the frameworks are mobilised effectively.

The role will involve key project management activities including planning, cost monitoring and forecasting, risk and issue management, Highlight Reporting, communication and engagement and records management.

You will also lead on the development of framework products including framework Deed and Schedules, contract templates, tender documents, guidance documents and training materials.

You will work to ensure consistency, where appropriate, across frameworks manged by you and others, and ensure that lessons learnt are captured and embedded and across the programme.

The role is in a dispersed, National team with staff having a contractual base at the nearest EA office to their home. A list of EA office locations is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency/about/access-and-opening You would be able to work from home for some of the week. The role also involves some travel to meetings which are typically in Birmingham, Leeds or London.

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 the Commercial and Framework Management team, part of the Flood & Coast Risk Management Directorate. We provide Commercial and Framework Management services; Operational Commercial Services, Should Cost and Benchmarking Intelligence, Operational Framework Management, Future Framework Provision, and a Centre of Excellence.

This role sits in the Future Frameworks team. We work with DgC to develop and procure operational frameworks needed to enable the delivery of our asset management activities through our supply chain.

Experience/skills Required

Essential Skills:

• Significant experience in project delivery and contract management ideally in engineering, construction and/or asset management.
• A track record for delivering results on large, complex, technically challenging projects or programmes through leadership of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to lead and develop project teams, including colleagues from other departments, bringing strategic thinking which improves processes and team behaviours.
• Commercial and Contract management experience using NEC contracts (PSC and ECC) within a framework agreement
• Strong influencing skills as relationship management of both internal and external stakeholders is an important aspect of this role.
• Ability to information to support effective decision making
• A degree (or equivalent) ideally in an engineering, construction, environmental or geography related discipline.
  
  
  

Desirable Skills:

• Chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP.
• Formal training in project and/or contract management
• Managing commercial framework procurement
  
  
  

Contact and additional information

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

This role must be undertaken from within the UK and does NOT qualify for sponsorship. Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration, to seek professional advice regarding options for obtaining the right to work in the UK.

For further information please contact:

• Andrew Merrick ([e-mail] / 07887632240 ) up to 29 May and after 8 June and Ben Gardner ([e-mail] / 07920210616 ) between those dates
  
  
  

Closing date for applications : Sunday 15 June 2025

Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 14 or 21 July 2025

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: Tell us about a complex project or programme of work that you have managed using NEC contracts. What were the challenges faced and how you lead the team to overcome them to ensure successful delivery?

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.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.

Competence 2

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: Tell us about a piece of work, project or programme that you have delivered that has required resources from different parts of your organisation. How did you go about identifying and co-ordinating those resources and managing their inputs to ensure that you delivered your work to the required deadlines and quality

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

Customer and Partner Relations

Description

Description: Consults and collaborates with Customers and Partners effectively through awareness raising, education and combined projects, ensuring buy-in to initiatives and the beneficial promotion of the Environment Agency’s duties and policies.

Question: Tell us about a piece of work you have delivered where you have needed to obtain the buy in from internal and/or external customers and/or partners. How did you approach obtaining this buy in, balancing differing views and ensuring that what you delivered met their expectations and achieved required 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 4

Manages Self

Description

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.

Question : Framework Renewals projects are delivered at pace in a changing environment with competing demands. How will you manage your own performance and look after yourself when working in this environment ?

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.

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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