Programme Cost and Carbon Forecasting Manager - 10991
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 7
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Programme and Project Management, Senior Leadership
£55,819
The Programme Cost and Carbon Forecasting Manager (PCCF) is the strategic lead on cost and carbon intelligence within the Environment Agency. Ensuring the systems, support and intelligence necessary to achieve best value for our funding are provided, maintained and developed. This includes working with sponsors, stakeholders, industry and other operational teams within government to:
• identify and adopt available best practice
• adopt effective sustainable carbon and cost policies and approach
• oversee the development of cost and carbon targets
• develop effective carbon and cost benchmarking
• lead the commercial efficiency reporting
• support project teams through their cost and carbon team(s)
• identify and adopt available best practice
• adopt effective sustainable carbon and cost policies and approach
• oversee the development of cost and carbon targets
• develop effective carbon and cost benchmarking
• lead the commercial efficiency reporting
• support project teams through their cost and carbon team(s)
The Commercial Assurance & Framework Management Team sits in the Portfolio Assurance team within Assets and Programme Management. They enable access to specialist advice and assurance, enabling and supporting more sustainable, capable and efficient ways of working. They manage the main national framework and supplier relationships and provide commercial support to the operational teams through advising on contract and risk management, and cost and carbon planning and estimating.
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline (Civil/Environmental Engineering, Construction, Surveying and Applied Mathematics), with full membership of a relevant professional institution (ICE, CIWEM, RICS, APM)
We need a statistically competent, articulate and commercially aware person to take forward our capability in this key area. You'll possess proven ability or knowledge of:
• Use of cost databases to provide estimates for new projects.
• Analysis of commercial and carbon data.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Training and supporting project teams.
• Data quality assurance process.
• Providing reports to senior management to aid decision making.
• Specifying system improvements and fixes.
Please see the candidate pack for more information on essential and desirable experience and skills required.
We need a statistically competent, articulate and commercially aware person to take forward our capability in this key area. You'll possess proven ability or knowledge of:
• Use of cost databases to provide estimates for new projects.
• Analysis of commercial and carbon data.
• Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills.
• Training and supporting project teams.
• Data quality assurance process.
• Providing reports to senior management to aid decision making.
• Specifying system improvements and fixes.
Please see the candidate pack for more information on essential and desirable experience and skills required.
Starting in a new role with the Environment Agency you'll be welcomed into the team and given all the training, support and equipment you need to succeed.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
For further details on the role please contact Brian Francis (07771 940 720 or brian.francis@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Mark Hagger (07767 478 365 or mark.hagger@environment-agency.gov.uk). You can also download the candidate pack for more information on the role and working for the Environment Agency.
Do not attach CVs or other documents to your application as these will not be assessed for selection.
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
For further details on the role please contact Brian Francis (07771 940 720 or brian.francis@environment-agency.gov.uk) or Mark Hagger (07767 478 365 or mark.hagger@environment-agency.gov.uk). You can also download the candidate pack for more information on the role and working for the Environment Agency.
Do not attach CVs or other documents to your application as these will not be assessed for selection.
16/06/2019, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Leads People
Leading with empathy and communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. Supporting equal and fair results for everyone. Establishing a strong direction and a persuasive future vision; managing and interacting with people with honesty and integrity, and upholding the reputation of the Environment Agency.
Customer and Partner Relations
Effective working, sharing information and building supportive, responsive relationships with colleagues and interested groups, while having the confidence to challenge assumptions. It’s about achieving business objectives by creating an inclusive working environment, encouraging collaboration and building effective partnerships.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Providing value for money involves using taxpayers’ money efficiently, effectively and economically to provide our services. For all staff it means using quality, sustainable and effective solutions for the least cost. People who do this well base their decisions on evidence and follow clear processes and procedures. At senior levels, effective leaders embed a culture of value for money within their area. They work together across boundaries to make sure we achieve the best results for the environment with the resources available.
Full membership of a relevant professional institution (ICE, CIWEM, RICS, APM).
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.