Overview

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.The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will provide leadership for projects within the IDG portfolio, working closely with key stakeholders and directing the project team. You will be accountable for project performance throughout its lifecycle, ensuring achievement of high-quality outcomes. 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.Responsibilities

Provide leadership for projects within the IDG portfolio, working closely with key stakeholders and directing the project team.Project leadership, including oversight and task management of the project team which may include project managers, project support officers, technical specialists, design consultants and contractors. Mentor and coach project team members, adjusting involvement to suit team strength.Ensure project performance throughout the lifecycle and delivery of high-quality outcomes in line with organisational processes and procedures.Experience / Skills Required

Essential

Significant experience of leading complex projects or programmes, ideally within engineering, construction, asset management and/or flood and coastal risk management.Formal training in project management with substantial experience applying project management tools, techniques and processes across a project lifecycle.Strong commercial acumen with significant experience of contract management and procurement.Extensive experience of project financial management and forecasting.Experience of managing and influencing senior stakeholders, and of building effective stakeholder engagement plans.Strong report writing with experience of producing effective business cases.Technical knowledge and leadership in risk management and health and safety compliance.Desirable

Chartered membership of a relevant professional body e.g. ICE, CIWEM or APMPTraining and experience of working with NEC contractsExperience of preparing Scope of Services for appraisal and construction contract awardsProject management qualifications: Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQContact and Additional Information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. You should contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit the official government site for guidance on options for obtaining right to work in the UK.Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.Base location can be any hub nationally but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally. For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk. Interviews anticipated to take place w/c 3rd November (subject to change).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.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. If you wish to become a support supplier on these frameworks or contracts, visit the Crown Commercial Service information page.Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. Plagiarism may lead to withdrawal of applications. The Environment Agency aligns with Civil Service guidance on AI usage.

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