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OverviewThe 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.
Responsibilities
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. You will mentor and coach project team members, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team.
Experience / Skills Required
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 significant experience of applying project management tools, techniques and processes throughout 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 writer 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 APMP
Training and experience of working with NEC contracts
Experience of preparing Scope of Services for appraisal and construction contract awards.
Project management qualifications: Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQ
Additional InformationPlease note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. You should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for guidance on right to work in the UK based on your circumstances.
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).
The Environment Agency is an impartial, non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
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Competencies
Programme and Project Management
Leads People
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Delivers Results Through Others
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Negotiable