NEAS Environmental Project Manager - PDU - 7314
1
East Midlands
Peterborough
Kingfisher House
Staff Grade 4
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability
£27,138 (pro-rata)
We require a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our national team. In this role you’ll use your creative problem solving abilities to help deliver the national Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) programme and Area objectives in an environmentally compliant way helping to identify environmental opportunities and delivering multiple benefits. These roles provide environmental project management to enable delivery of Environment Agency risk projects and strategies, which meet national and international standards.
Project manages environmental aspects of medium risk capital projects and strategies, from inception to completion, ensuring projects meet Environment Agency quality standards and are environmentally sound, cost effective and delivered on time.
Supports internal and external EIA and SEA related consultation to ensure that internal function and external environmental bodies make an appropriate input into the development of Environment Agency projects.
Assesses and rates performance of environmental consultants and contractors and provides feedback to enable continual improvement by suppliers.
Screens all work programmes to assess environmental risk and advise on level of EIA needed to enable all Environment Agency projects to be developed in accordance with Environment Agency policy and practice and are legally compliant
Meets fee income targets to enable NEAS to balance its budget
Project manages environmental aspects of medium risk capital projects and strategies, from inception to completion, ensuring projects meet Environment Agency quality standards and are environmentally sound, cost effective and delivered on time.
Supports internal and external EIA and SEA related consultation to ensure that internal function and external environmental bodies make an appropriate input into the development of Environment Agency projects.
Assesses and rates performance of environmental consultants and contractors and provides feedback to enable continual improvement by suppliers.
Screens all work programmes to assess environmental risk and advise on level of EIA needed to enable all Environment Agency projects to be developed in accordance with Environment Agency policy and practice and are legally compliant
Meets fee income targets to enable NEAS to balance its budget
NEAS work in integrated project teams, managing or supporting the delivery of environmental impact assessments (EIA) or strategic environmental assessments (SEA). We use the environmental assessment process to improve the sustainability of our planning and designs. NEAS officers are skilled in working with a wide range of stakeholders and bringing together a range of expert views.
• You will be qualified to at least degree level (or equivalent) in an environmental or geography discipline.
• Relevant experience and/or a post graduate qualification would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite.
• You will be a good communicator and have the ability to develop effective professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• It would advantageous to have project management skills.
• We will support you to work towards Chartered status.
• Relevant experience and/or a post graduate qualification would be beneficial but not a pre-requisite.
• You will be a good communicator and have the ability to develop effective professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• It would advantageous to have project management skills.
• We will support you to work towards Chartered status.
This is a fixed term assignment post until the 31st March 2019, based in our Peterborough offices.
You will need to hold a full UK driving licence. The role requires some travel and overnight stays.
More information about the role and application process can be found in the candidate pack.
The closing date for applications is 28th January 2018 at 23:55 hours.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Peterborough: james.brackenbury@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07775 703820
You will need to hold a full UK driving licence. The role requires some travel and overnight stays.
More information about the role and application process can be found in the candidate pack.
The closing date for applications is 28th January 2018 at 23:55 hours.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Peterborough: james.brackenbury@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07775 703820
28/01/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
31 March 2019
Achieves Results
Demonstrates ability to influence a project design to deliver social and environmental outcomes. Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Environmental Awareness
Appreciates the impact that development activities have on a range of environmental receptors and identifies ways to protect and preserve the environment for the future Understands wider environmental issues and how they relate to our works and activities.
Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost effectively. Works within teams and confident in applying EIA processes with limited supervision, for standard projects.
Legislative Knowledge
Has a broad understanding of environmental legislation relevant to development projects, including UK EIA process, legislation and standards and the wider regulatory regime. Able to screen projects for EIA and advise on basic environmental compliance.
You will need to hold a clean full UK driving licence. The role requires some travel and overnight stays.
Have obtained or be working towards Full or Chartered Membership of your professional institution (e.g. IEMA or CIWEM).
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.