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.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.Base location can be any hub nationally but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.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

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 substantial experience applying project management tools, techniques and processes across 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 writing 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.Contact and Additional Information

Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. Check UKVI guidance for options regarding right to work in the UK.Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports work/life balance with development opportunities.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. Provide examples in your application evidence. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Leads People

Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve goals. Include examples in your application evidence. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Focuses on Customers and Partners

Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses. Include examples in your application evidence. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Delivers Results Through Others

Harnesses the team to deliver results on time and to required standards. Include examples in your application evidence. CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful and taken directly from your own experience. We subscribe to Civil Service guidance on the use of AI.Job Information

Seniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Project Management and Information TechnologyLondon, England, United KingdomWe 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 meeting minimum criteria.

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