Senior Project Manager - 31854

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. 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 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.The Team

The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) specialises in delivering complex national projects and programmes that drive innovation, manage risk, and support Environment Agency’s annual action plan. The group is part of Projects and Programme Delivery (PPD) within the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) directorate. The projects and programmes within the portfolio are multi-disciplinary including water, environment, estates, asset risk and carbon reduction. The group comprises 50 project delivery professionals and subject matter experts.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. You should contact UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for guidance on 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 opportunities for personal and professional development. Base location can be any hub nationally with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices.For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.ukInterviews anticipated to take place w/c: 3rd November (subject to change).Competencies and Assessments

Competence 1: Programmes and Project Management — Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. When providing evidence, include examples from this role or transferable skills. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed. Question prompts include describing a complex project you led, how you managed the delivery team, costs, programme and deliverables.Competence 2: Leads People — Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals. Include examples and consider STAR format for interview preparation.Competence 3: Focuses on Customers and Partners — Addresses internal and external customer needs with rapid and effective responses. Include stakeholder-balancing examples and STAR format.Competence 4: Delivers Results Through Others — Harnesses the team to deliver on time and to standard. Include examples of delivering results through others. STAR format guidance is provided.Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. Flexible working and a Guaranteed Interview Policy for applicants with disabilities are in place. Further information on Crown frameworks and supplier opportunities is available via gov.uk.Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Project Management and Information TechnologyLocation: Billingham, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and surrounding areas, United Kingdom (base location nationally with occasional ..... full job details .....