Senior Project Manager

Ipswich , Norwich , Peterborough , Reading , Welwyn Garden City

Building/Site DEFRA GRP DRAGONFLY HOUSE, NR3 1UB
, DEFRA GRP EA ALCHEMY, AL7 1HE
, DEFRA GRP EA ICENI HOUSE, IP3 9JD
, DEFRA GRP QUAY HOUSE, PE2 8YY
, Various

Grade Staff Grade 6

Post Type Permanent

Role Type Programme and Project Management

Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours, Other

At the Environment Agency (EA) we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a company which embraces difference and welcomes everyone. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver exciting, innovative projects 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 be a dedicated mentor and hold a business portfolio in an area you are passionate about.

You will build an effective working environment with high performing teams including suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists and other partners. Applying your strong commercial acumen in project, contract and risk management, you will establish effective relationships and facilitate 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 and approvals is crucial.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what the EA does. 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. Supporting incident response may attract an additional payment as well as facilitating further career development as it gives you the opportunity to see how other parts of the business works.

Full training and alternative working arrangements are available to support you with your incident role.

The team We are Project and Programme Delivery (PPD), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. Our teams provide the Environment Agency with a professional project and programme management service. Our well qualified staff manage projects throughout their lifecycle to deliver flood risk management, environmental improvements, and shared ownership with local communities. Although dispersed through offices across the region we create collaborative spaces to share learning and develop our people.

Skills essential for the role:

• Significant experience in project delivery and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
• A track record for delivering results in technically challenging projects through coordination of a technical team to be demonstrated.
• Ability to lead and develop project teams bringing strategic thinking which improves processes and team behaviours.
• A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography-related discipline.

Skills desirable for the role:

• Experience as a Project Executive, holding accountability for a programme of work.
• Chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP.
• Technical expertise in areas such as hydrology, river modelling, feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design construction.

To be demonstrated:

• Programme & Project Management
• Leads People
• Focuses on Customers and Partners
• Communicates Effectively

Benefits include generous pension provision, leave entitlement and flexible working practices to support work/life balance. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.

Please state your preferred office location when applying.

The role will require regular travel to sites and meetings in other offices; overnight stays may be required.

A driving licence is required due to remote sites.

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