Senior Project Manager - Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire - 31025

Environment Agency; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead innovative flood risk management projects. This role requires expertise in managing project delivery processes, fostering relationships with stakeholders, and mentoring team members. A successful candidate will have a strong educational background and experience in project and contract management, with a competitive salary range reflective of the responsibilities involved.

Benefits

Generous pension plan

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in project and contract management.
• Technical expertise in feasibility assessment and asset management.
• Extensive experience in project delivery within engineering or flood risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of innovative projects in flood risk management.
• Mentor and coach project team members.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Project Management

Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree in engineering, environmental or geography related discipline

Chartered membership of a professional body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, APMP)

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire - 31025

Senior Project Manager - Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire - 31025

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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 a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver exciting, innovative projects including flood risk management studies and schemes that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment.

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

You will build a great working environment with high performing teams including our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists, and 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.

The role will require regular travel to project sites and project team meetings in other Agency and Supply Partner offices.

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

The PCM-Midland’s 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 with chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP.
• High level of experience of project and/or contract management desirable.
• Technical expertise covering feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction.
• Extensive experience in a programme management, project delivery and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
• Project Executive role experience would be beneficial
  
  
  

Contact and additional information

This role does not qualify for sponsorship. For advice on right-to-work options, contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.

Benefits include a generous pension, leave entitlement, and flexible working to support a healthy work/life balance.

Excellent training and development opportunities are available.

Base location is flexible within the Midlands Hub, with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices expected.

For further information, please contact: Charlie Pridham.

Interviews anticipated: Week commencing 14th 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 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.

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

Leads People

Description

Description:

Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the organisation

Question:

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

• What were the circumstances and why were they difficult?
• What did your team have to deliver?
• How did you inspire them to maintain a high standard of performance?
• What was the outcome?
• What did you learn from this situation?
• If you faced this situation again, what would you do differently?
  
  
  

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:

Describe a situation where you have had to balance the needs of a variety of stakeholders with differing drivers to reach a successful outcome on one of your projects. Explain what actions you took to achieve 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

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:

What do you consider to be your main development areas for this new role?

• How do you intend addressing these areas?
• What support might you need and from whom?
  
  
  

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 helpful but not essential

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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