Monitoring Implementation Specialist (Flood Warning Expansion Project) - 13215
2
South West, West Midlands
Bodmin , Bristol , Exeter , Shrewsbury , Tewkesbury
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Operational Delivery
£34,879 pro rata
Do you enjoy working in a high paced, challenging environment and have a passion for making a difference to people’s lives?
Are you a motivated self-starter, with excellent communication skills, experience in the water environment and have a dynamic work ethic?
Yes? This is the opportunity you’ve been looking for
The Flood Warning Expansion Project (FWEP) will protect an additional 26,000 properties at high risk of flooding. You will deliver an innovative network of monitoring sites to achieve these targets to enhance the lives of others. You will be an integral member of the project team and will be working with a professional, knowledgeable group of teams and individuals within the Environment Agency and with external contractors to ensure accurate site selection & installation of a high quality, fit for purpose monitoring network and associated flood warning service.
You will become an integral member of the project team working closely with a number of different teams across the business and also external contractors to successfully embed new sites into the monitoring network.
Are you a motivated self-starter, with excellent communication skills, experience in the water environment and have a dynamic work ethic?
Yes? This is the opportunity you’ve been looking for
The Flood Warning Expansion Project (FWEP) will protect an additional 26,000 properties at high risk of flooding. You will deliver an innovative network of monitoring sites to achieve these targets to enhance the lives of others. You will be an integral member of the project team and will be working with a professional, knowledgeable group of teams and individuals within the Environment Agency and with external contractors to ensure accurate site selection & installation of a high quality, fit for purpose monitoring network and associated flood warning service.
You will become an integral member of the project team working closely with a number of different teams across the business and also external contractors to successfully embed new sites into the monitoring network.
We are recruiting 2 posts in West Midlands & Devon, Cornwall & Isles of Scilly to implement this project. You will report to the local Hydrometry & Telemetry Team Leader and will provide support to your fellow implementation colleagues across your local hub. You will also form strong links with other members of the Flood Warning Expansion Project particularly within National Monitoring who will provide support and co-ordination for the monitoring elements of the project.
• Project management – Ability to develop a project plan, track spend, deliver outcomes and report to the FWEP team
• Asset management – Liaise with Estates & Legal teams, clear understanding of legislation and relevant documentation including Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations
• Strong data management - Co-ordinate and target resource to deliver project outcomes
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, develop and maintain good working relationships with others
• Excellent communication skills are essential as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people on a highly technical project.
• Partnership and engagement - Working closely with area Hydrometry & Telemetry teams to agree suitable locations and successful installations
• Customer service - Ensuring the outcomes meet the requirements of the project and local customer end users
• Good knowledge of the flood warning service and experience of installing monitoring equipment desirable
• Asset management – Liaise with Estates & Legal teams, clear understanding of legislation and relevant documentation including Construction Design Management (CDM) regulations
• Strong data management - Co-ordinate and target resource to deliver project outcomes
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, develop and maintain good working relationships with others
• Excellent communication skills are essential as you’ll be working with a diverse range of people on a highly technical project.
• Partnership and engagement - Working closely with area Hydrometry & Telemetry teams to agree suitable locations and successful installations
• Customer service - Ensuring the outcomes meet the requirements of the project and local customer end users
• Good knowledge of the flood warning service and experience of installing monitoring equipment desirable
For any questions relating to this role, please contact:
Michelle Hinfey - michelle.hinfey@environment-agency.gov.uk, 0208 4746296 or,
Jeanette Clark - Jeanette.clark@environment-agency.gov.uk, 0203 0252268
Michelle Hinfey - michelle.hinfey@environment-agency.gov.uk, 0208 4746296 or,
Jeanette Clark - Jeanette.clark@environment-agency.gov.uk, 0203 0252268
17/11/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
for a period of up to 2 years
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
Valid driving licence
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.