West Berkshire Groundwater Scheme Project Manager - 7032
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South East
Farnham , Reading , Wallingford
Kings Meadow House, Red Kite House, Goldcrest House
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Environment & Sustainability, Procurement and Contracts Management, Programme and Project Management
£34,330 (pro-rata)
The West Berkshire Groundwater Scheme is one of the largest groundwater pumping schemes owned and operated by the Environment Agency. It is a Water Resources asset which was designed to provide drinking water for London during a drought. It comprises 32 pumping stations connected to four major outfalls through 87 kilometres of pipeline. Its boreholes are 140 metres deep in places. An exciting opportunity has arisen to help maintain and operate this scheme. We are looking for someone with experience of managing projects and delivering results. The role will need an understanding of procurement, the tendering process and how to manage contractors.
The team is a small team made up of the Area Drought Coordinator and a Project Manager for the WBGWS. Our focus is on the Area’s preparedness for a Dry Weather incident. This sits within the Environment, Planning and Engagement Department. Due to the nature of work, you will also be working with people in teams from across Thames Area to ensure that the scheme is maintained.
You must be innovative in your thinking. You will need to demonstrate a flexible approach to work and will be able to make decisions using available information and evidence to achieve results.
You will have excellent customer skills and experience in influencing and engaging with internal and external customers and stakeholders including those at a senior level.
You will ideally have experience of managing projects.
You will have an understanding, preferably a working knowledge of procurement, tendering processes and managing contractors.
You will have excellent customer skills and experience in influencing and engaging with internal and external customers and stakeholders including those at a senior level.
You will ideally have experience of managing projects.
You will have an understanding, preferably a working knowledge of procurement, tendering processes and managing contractors.
Closing Date: 26th November 2017 at 23:55 hours
To discuss the role and for further details please contact Marie Martin on 02030 259705 or by email: marie.martin@environment-agency.gov.uk or Oliver Roden on 02030 259722 or by email oliver.roden@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
To discuss the role and for further details please contact Marie Martin on 02030 259705 or by email: marie.martin@environment-agency.gov.uk or Oliver Roden on 02030 259722 or by email oliver.roden@environment-agency.gov.uk
You can also download the candidate pack for more information.
26/11/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
12 months
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions
Uses Initiative
Takes action before and/or beyond what is required, owning the outcome.
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.
Achieves Results
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
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.