North East Senior Project Manager (PM1) - 23690
8
North East, Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds , Newcastle , York
Tyneside House, Lateral, Foss House
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Programme and Project Management
£46,374
You will be joining a crucial area of the business and will be accountable for some of our most demanding Projects and Packages of Projects, from initial strategic planning through to implementation, construction and delivery.
You will also motivate and coordinate team members and external suppliers to ensure excellent standards are upheld. Client liaison and stakeholder engagement will sit at the heart of your role, so you’ll be confident in building excellent working relationships.
You’ll face a portfolio of projects with day-to-day oversight and be responsible for the performance of all aspects of projects in your portfolio, supported by project teams inclusive of specialists and suppliers.
You’ll build and enhance a great working environment, being a key figure within our local leadership group. You'll demonstrate excellent behaviours, collaborative working and build a strong network of working relationships inside and outside the organisation.
You’ll play a key role in project discussions, working with other senior PCM roles to ensure effective use of resources in your portfolio. You’ll be confident in escalating issues (complex technical issues) raised by your projects. A strong problem solver, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Integrated Delivery Team (IDT) adapting programme delivery when key issues escalate.
You will also motivate and coordinate team members and external suppliers to ensure excellent standards are upheld. Client liaison and stakeholder engagement will sit at the heart of your role, so you’ll be confident in building excellent working relationships.
You’ll face a portfolio of projects with day-to-day oversight and be responsible for the performance of all aspects of projects in your portfolio, supported by project teams inclusive of specialists and suppliers.
You’ll build and enhance a great working environment, being a key figure within our local leadership group. You'll demonstrate excellent behaviours, collaborative working and build a strong network of working relationships inside and outside the organisation.
You’ll play a key role in project discussions, working with other senior PCM roles to ensure effective use of resources in your portfolio. You’ll be confident in escalating issues (complex technical issues) raised by your projects. A strong problem solver, you’ll work closely with colleagues across the Integrated Delivery Team (IDT) adapting programme delivery when key issues escalate.
We are Programme and Contract Management (PCM) Team, creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. Our teams provide the Environment Agency with an effective project, contract and programme management service. Our well-qualified staff manage projects throughout their lifecycle to deliver flood risk management, environmental improvements and shared ownership with local communities.
Preferably qualified to degree level/equivalent in engineering, environmental or geography discipline with chartered membership of relevant professional body eg ICE, CIWEM or APMP, not essential if you have experience and proven record of great leadership. Understanding Asset Management and Programme Management desirable but not essential.
Inspiring, innovative, passionate team leader, to build great working environments, collaborative and high performing teams in different locations. Skilled in developing & coaching technical staff, managing performance, building inclusive relationships, resource management, embedding excellence, knowledge sharing with excellent communication and influencing skills without necessarily having technical knowledge.
Experience working with people at all levels, with different perspectives and drivers; ideally delivery partners or external organisations, building on shared outcomes
Technical knowledge or qualifications such as project management, risk or change management, flood & coastal risk management, asset management, business case development, modelling & hydrology, data management (BIM), engineering and H&S is advantageous but not essential.
Inspiring, innovative, passionate team leader, to build great working environments, collaborative and high performing teams in different locations. Skilled in developing & coaching technical staff, managing performance, building inclusive relationships, resource management, embedding excellence, knowledge sharing with excellent communication and influencing skills without necessarily having technical knowledge.
Experience working with people at all levels, with different perspectives and drivers; ideally delivery partners or external organisations, building on shared outcomes
Technical knowledge or qualifications such as project management, risk or change management, flood & coastal risk management, asset management, business case development, modelling & hydrology, data management (BIM), engineering and H&S is advantageous but not essential.
Salary – Grade 6 £46,374
Occasional travel (regionally or nationally) and overnight stays may be required once government Covid-19 restrictions are eased.
Roles for Project Team Managers are also available. Please highlight if interested in this application. There will be a briefing session for applicants interested in both roles.
For further information contact either:
Ted Thomas on 07917580701 or Ted.Thomas@environment-agency.gov.uk or
Mike Grayson on 07824502913 or Michael.Grayson@environment-agency.gov.uk
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 30/09/2022.
Occasional travel (regionally or nationally) and overnight stays may be required once government Covid-19 restrictions are eased.
Roles for Project Team Managers are also available. Please highlight if interested in this application. There will be a briefing session for applicants interested in both roles.
For further information contact either:
Ted Thomas on 07917580701 or Ted.Thomas@environment-agency.gov.uk or
Mike Grayson on 07824502913 or Michael.Grayson@environment-agency.gov.uk
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 30/09/2022.
04/09/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Leads People
Describe how you provide inclusive leadership and management that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of your organisation
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Describe you have built collaborative relationships with people, other teams, team leaders or managers in order to develop better ways of working and outcomes for the organisation. Describe how you have sustained the collaborative relations and overcome challenges that may have arisen.
Programme and Project Management
Describe what project, technical and/or delivery experience you have which you can bring to this role and how you have used data, evidence or information to support the decisions you have made to deliver project, programme or business critical outcomes.
Delivers Results Through Others
Describe how you have built a team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures by successfully obtaining others’ commitment to undertake work and by gaining their acceptance and involvement
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit 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 for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit 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 for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.