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.Team and role

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.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 PMQAdditional information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. See UKVI guidance for right to work in the UK.Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and opportunities for 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).Competences and interview questions

Programme and Project Management: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively. Provide examples in your application evidence.Leads People: Describe how you have motivated and inspired a team to deliver a challenging project.Focuses on Customers and Partners: Describe balancing stakeholders with differing needs to reach a successful outcome.Delivers Results Through Others: Provide an example of delivering significant results through others when you did not directly control day-to-day tasks.Important notes:

If applying from the Civil Service please note the Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service. We welcome flexible working patterns and have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We do not engage with external recruitment via post, email or phone; see Crown Commercial Service guidance for suppliers if applicable. AI usage guidance is provided for applicants and should be followed; ensure all examples are truthful and from your own experience.We are unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of ..... full job details .....