Project Manager 3 - Wessex Team (SW) - 23020
1
South West
Blandford Forum , Bridgwater , Bristol , Exeter
Manley House, Rivers House Blandford, Rivers House Bridgwater, Horizon House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Programme and Project Management
£28,785
At the Environment Agency there’s so much more to our work than building flood risk management schemes or regulating industry. We strive to ensure that everything we do counts towards leaving a legacy to be proud of – for people, communities, and the environment – for all of us to enjoy and for future generations.
We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager, a role which will see you join teams working on vital projects, often focused on our flood risk asset management programme. In practice, you’ll take complete responsibility for some of our smaller projects and support senior colleagues as you gain experience on our major programmes of work.
Whatever the challenge, you’ll be involved throughout and take on wide-ranging responsibilities: adding value at the initial strategic planning phase all the way into implementation, construction, and delivery. This will require demonstration of collaborative working, building positive working relationships, influencing, and persuading, report writing, cost monitoring and forecasting, feasibility assessment, outline design, environmental management, and construction management.
Naturally, we want you to be the best in your field. So, expect training and development that helps you grow professionally. We will also pay your fees for one professional membership.
We’re looking for an Assistant Project Manager, a role which will see you join teams working on vital projects, often focused on our flood risk asset management programme. In practice, you’ll take complete responsibility for some of our smaller projects and support senior colleagues as you gain experience on our major programmes of work.
Whatever the challenge, you’ll be involved throughout and take on wide-ranging responsibilities: adding value at the initial strategic planning phase all the way into implementation, construction, and delivery. This will require demonstration of collaborative working, building positive working relationships, influencing, and persuading, report writing, cost monitoring and forecasting, feasibility assessment, outline design, environmental management, and construction management.
Naturally, we want you to be the best in your field. So, expect training and development that helps you grow professionally. We will also pay your fees for one professional membership.
We are the Wessex Area facing Programme and Contracts Management team (PCM), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. You will become part of an award-winning team that provides areas, alongside national services, and centres, with an effective project and programme management service. Our strong, well-qualified teams manage projects throughout their lifecycle to deliver environmental improvements, adding value and resulting in a greater sense of shared ownership with local communities
Likely to be qualified to degree level or equivalent in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline with an expectation you will be working toward chartered membership of a relevant professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP but not essential if you can offer good experience and a proven track record in a project or programme delivery environment.
You’ll be a great communicator and champion of good practice, well-used to achieving project outcomes as part of a high performing team.
Having used project management skills for at least a year, it would also help to have a project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM and be working towards membership of a related professional body too; but we can support you towards this. The more experience you have of financial and commercial controls, NEC contract suites, CDM regulations and risk management, the better.
You’ll be a great communicator and champion of good practice, well-used to achieving project outcomes as part of a high performing team.
Having used project management skills for at least a year, it would also help to have a project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM and be working towards membership of a related professional body too; but we can support you towards this. The more experience you have of financial and commercial controls, NEC contract suites, CDM regulations and risk management, the better.
Whilst initially the roles will be remote working from home in line with government guidance, we have team members in Exeter, Bristol, Blandford, and Bridgwater and are happy to consider applications from people wanting to be based in any of those offices.
Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary. Occasional travel (regionally or nationally) and overnight stays required. For further information contact Nol Vincent via email nol.vincent@environment-agency.gov.uk.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews are anticipated to take place Interview date: wk/c 18th July
For questions relating to this role, please contact nol.vincent@environment-agency.gov.uk .
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary. Occasional travel (regionally or nationally) and overnight stays required. For further information contact Nol Vincent via email nol.vincent@environment-agency.gov.uk.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews are anticipated to take place Interview date: wk/c 18th July
For questions relating to this role, please contact nol.vincent@environment-agency.gov.uk .
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
03/07/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Programme and Project Management
Description: Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result) can help when formulating your answers.
We are passionate about delivering the best projects to protect and enhance our environment. Tell us about your role in delivering a successful project - why did it mean so much to you, what project management skills did you use, and what was the result?
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result) can help when formulating your answers.
We are passionate about delivering the best projects to protect and enhance our environment. Tell us about your role in delivering a successful project - why did it mean so much to you, what project management skills did you use, and what was the result?
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result) can help when formulating your answers.
This role requires the skill to develop and maintain excellent working relationships. Please give an example of when you have had to balance the needs of several different customers. What was the situation, what was your role and how did you ensure everyone’s needs were met?
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result) can help when formulating your answers.
This role requires the skill to develop and maintain excellent working relationships. Please give an example of when you have had to balance the needs of several different customers. What was the situation, what was your role and how did you ensure everyone’s needs were met?
Communicates Effectively
Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Describe how in a current or recent role you have had to tailor your communication style to a specific individual/situation. Why was this necessary? How did you approach it?
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Describe how in a current or recent role you have had to tailor your communication style to a specific individual/situation. Why was this necessary? How did you approach it?
Works in Teams
Description: Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Team work is incredibly important to us. We can only achieve the best results by working in genuine partnership and collaboration with others. Tell us about a time when you were a member of a team where a conflict arose. What was the situation? What did you do? What was the outcome?
PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept CV's and your answer to the following question will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. Using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result) can help when formulating your answers.
Team work is incredibly important to us. We can only achieve the best results by working in genuine partnership and collaboration with others. Tell us about a time when you were a member of a team where a conflict arose. What was the situation? What did you do? What was the outcome?
Chartered or working toward chartered membership of a relevant professional body such as ICE, CIWEM/APMP OR a demonstration of good experience in a project or programme delivery environment.
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.