Senior Project Manager - 31854

Overview

The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic team. 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. The role supports incident response duties when needed as part of working for the Environment Agency.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.Team and Organisation

The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) specialises in delivering complex national projects and programmes that drive innovation, manage risk, and support the 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 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 awardsProject management qualifications: Prince2 Practitioner or APM PMQContact and Additional Information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For right to work in the UK, consult UKVI or visit gov.uk for advice based on your circumstances.Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance with 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

Programme and Project Management – Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve EA objectives cost-effectively.Leads People – Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals.Focuses on Customers and Partners – Addresses the needs of internal and external customers with rapid and effective responses.Delivers Results Through Others – Harnesses the team to deliver results on time and to required standards.Additional Information

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns, including job share. We have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. If you are applying from the Civil Service, be aware of eligibility for continuous service rules. For suppliers, see Crown Commercial Service ..... full job details .....