Senior Project Manager - 31854

Overview

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.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.Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.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 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 APMPTraining and experience of working with NEC contractsExperience of preparing Scope of Services for appraisal and construction contract awards.Project management qualifications: Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQContact and additional information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For options on obtaining right to work in the UK, consult UKVI or the official government guidance at gov.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.Base location can be any hub nationally with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices.Competencies

Programme and Project ManagementSelects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.Leads PeopleProvides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency.Focuses on Customers and PartnersAddresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.Delivers Results Through OthersHarnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant upon appointment. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working arrangements, including job share. We also guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.We’re accepting applications for roles in various locations across England. For more information about this vacancy and to apply, follow the Environment Agency careers ..... full job details .....