Negotiable
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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 RequiredEssential:
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
Competencies
Programme and Project Management : Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
Leads People : Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their goals.
Focuses on Customers and Partners : Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Delivers Results Through Others : Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes.
Additional information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. You should consult UKVI or gov.uk for right-to-work options based on your circumstances.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers options to accommodate personal commitments. Training and learning opportunities are available.
Base location can be any hub nationally with occasional co-location in Hub or delivery partner offices.
Contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews anticipated to take place w/c 3rd November (subject to change).
The Environment Agency is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and to flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
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Negotiable