NEAS Senior Environmental Project Manager (Assignment) - 8409
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West Midlands
Solihull
Sapphire East
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share
Environment & Sustainability
£34,330 pro-rata
Our National Environmental Assessment Service (NEAS) manages the environmental assessments and consents for the flood projects that the Agency builds. Joining the team as a Senior Environmental Project Manager you’ll play an important role in delivering positive outcomes for people and wildlife alike.
The roles draws upon a diverse range of skills. Working closely with other teams, you will be involved in:
• Ensuring that engineering projects are environmentally compliant
• Screening, planning and co-ordinating the delivery of EIAs
• Working with a variety of environmental stakeholders
• Identifying environmental opportunities and delivering multiple benefits
• Working with external suppliers and other Environment Agency specialists within integrated project teams
• Strategic Environmental Assessment of our strategies and plans
The roles draws upon a diverse range of skills. Working closely with other teams, you will be involved in:
• Ensuring that engineering projects are environmentally compliant
• Screening, planning and co-ordinating the delivery of EIAs
• Working with a variety of environmental stakeholders
• Identifying environmental opportunities and delivering multiple benefits
• Working with external suppliers and other Environment Agency specialists within integrated project teams
• Strategic Environmental Assessment of our strategies and plans
National Environmental Assessment Service (NEAS) works with the Flood and Coastal Risk Management teams to help protect against flooding and minimise the risks caused by any floods that do occur. The work we do directly and in partnership with others ensures our actions reduce flood risk and also provide environmental and social benefits.
NEAS work in integrated project teams, managing or supporting the delivery of environmental impact assessments or strategic environmental assessments.
NEAS work in integrated project teams, managing or supporting the delivery of environmental impact assessments or strategic environmental assessments.
The roles provide environmental project management or support to enable delivery of Environment Agency risk projects and strategies, which meet national and international standards.
You'll have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners. It is advantageous to have project management skills too.
You must have an environmental background and a relevant degree (or equivalent) and are working towards a relevant professional qualification such as Associate or Practitioner IEMA. You will also:
• be able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver environmental success
• have experience reviewing statutory environmental statements, and SEAs and co-ordination of statutory EIA
• be able to demonstrate a good understanding of different technical areas of expertise, such as habitats regulations, planning or environmental design.
You'll have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners. It is advantageous to have project management skills too.
You must have an environmental background and a relevant degree (or equivalent) and are working towards a relevant professional qualification such as Associate or Practitioner IEMA. You will also:
• be able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver environmental success
• have experience reviewing statutory environmental statements, and SEAs and co-ordination of statutory EIA
• be able to demonstrate a good understanding of different technical areas of expertise, such as habitats regulations, planning or environmental design.
Closing Date: 8th July 2018 at 23:55 hours
Please contact Jeremy Swanson at jeremy.swanson@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07825 106091
Please contact Jeremy Swanson at jeremy.swanson@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07825 106091
08/07/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
1 Year
Programme and Project Management
Works within teams and confident in applying EIA processes with limited supervision, for standard projects.
Environmental Awareness
Demonstrates a good understanding of environmental and sustainability principles and can confidently discuss technical matters with a range of environmental specialists. Understands how to integrate this knowledge into projects to improve outcomes.
Legislative Knowledge
Applies and interprets relevant environmental legislation and policies to individual situations. Has advanced knowledge in some specific areas, including EIA Regulations. Can advise on interaction of environmental assessment with other regulatory regimes. Able to interface with legal teams to provide advice to project teams.
Achieves Results
Demonstrates innovation in one or more schemes or provides evidence of successfully influencing a project design to exceed a challenging target.
Hold a full UK driving licence
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.