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 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 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.Responsibilities

Provide project leadership and oversight of the project team, which may include project managers, project support officers, technical specialists, design consultants and contractors.Mentor and coach project team members, adjusting involvement to suit team strengths.Experience and Skills

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 practical experience applying project management tools, techniques and processes across a project lifecycle.Strong commercial acumen with experience of contract management and procurement.Extensive experience in project financial management and forecasting.Experience of managing and influencing senior stakeholders and building effective stakeholder engagement plans.Strong report writing with experience 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.Other Information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. You should consult UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for guidance on options for obtaining 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 choices to accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including 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).We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants.The Environment Agency is a Non-Departmental Public Body sponsored by Defra. We are unable to engage with the market directly via post, email or phone for recruitment. If you wish to become a support supplier, please visit the Crown Commercial Service guidance at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know.Artificial intelligence note: All examples must be truthful and from your own experience. The Environment Agency subscribes to Civil Service guidance on AI usage.Qualifications

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Project Management and Information Technology

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