Senior Landscape Architect G5 - 20148
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East of England, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds , Peterborough , Warrington
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share
Environment & Sustainability
£36,389
Are you passionate about mitigating environmental risk to protect people and wildlife?
Do you want to be directly involved in delivering FCERM capital programmes?
Do you enjoy championing positive environmental outcomes?
Does managing a varied portfolio of environmental projects excite you?
Then NEAS is looking for you!
We are looking for a Senior Landscape Architect to join our National Environmental Assessment and Sustainability team (NEAS) to take the Landscape lead on a selection of projects.
NEAS oversees the effective identification and management of environmental risk on our Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) projects and help identify and deliver environmental enhancements that leave a better place. Our NEAS Hub Teams are responsible for the input of high quality environmental and sustainability advice to the Integrated Delivery Teams for each Delivery Hub. Our input is principally at the project development stages where we ensure that the need for environmental consents and approvals is identified.
You’ll be involved in ground-breaking and award-winning work, leaving a lasting legacy for the future through effective collaboration across internal departments, the wider Defra group, statutory bodies, our Supply Partners, businesses and communities.
Do you want to be directly involved in delivering FCERM capital programmes?
Do you enjoy championing positive environmental outcomes?
Does managing a varied portfolio of environmental projects excite you?
Then NEAS is looking for you!
We are looking for a Senior Landscape Architect to join our National Environmental Assessment and Sustainability team (NEAS) to take the Landscape lead on a selection of projects.
NEAS oversees the effective identification and management of environmental risk on our Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) projects and help identify and deliver environmental enhancements that leave a better place. Our NEAS Hub Teams are responsible for the input of high quality environmental and sustainability advice to the Integrated Delivery Teams for each Delivery Hub. Our input is principally at the project development stages where we ensure that the need for environmental consents and approvals is identified.
You’ll be involved in ground-breaking and award-winning work, leaving a lasting legacy for the future through effective collaboration across internal departments, the wider Defra group, statutory bodies, our Supply Partners, businesses and communities.
NEAS have 6 Hub Teams across England, with this role to be based in either Warrington, Leeds or Peterborough. NEAS ensure that Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of all the Environment Agency’s capital projects and the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Agency’s relevant Strategies and Plans are conducted, such that projects are built in full compliance with environmental legislation and policy. The service also provides guidance and advice on landscape and archaeological issues.
Essential:
•Qualified to at least graduate standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
•Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with professional experience.
•Landscape planning.
•Development of multiple outcomes.
•Green infrastructure.
•Landscape design and contract administration.
•Involvement in infrastructure projects.
•Strong communication and Influencing skills.
Desirable:
•Qualified or conversant in PRINCE2 terminology.
•Experience in mentoring and supporting colleagues.
•Knowledge of flood and coastal risk management.
You will be offered comprehensive induction/training and will be given the time and space to learn while doing the role. You will also be assigned a coach within the team to support you as you embark on the role.
We will also support you in progressing your status within the professional institute of your choice.
•Qualified to at least graduate standard (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
•Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute with professional experience.
•Landscape planning.
•Development of multiple outcomes.
•Green infrastructure.
•Landscape design and contract administration.
•Involvement in infrastructure projects.
•Strong communication and Influencing skills.
Desirable:
•Qualified or conversant in PRINCE2 terminology.
•Experience in mentoring and supporting colleagues.
•Knowledge of flood and coastal risk management.
You will be offered comprehensive induction/training and will be given the time and space to learn while doing the role. You will also be assigned a coach within the team to support you as you embark on the role.
We will also support you in progressing your status within the professional institute of your choice.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working practices support a healthy work/life balance and offer numerous choices to help accommodate the demands that various personal commitments may present.
Moving forward (and Covid19 permitting), the role will require regular travel to project sites and project team meetings in other Agency and Supply Partner offices. Overnight stays will be necessary from time to time.
For further information please contact: ed.wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk in the first instance.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews are anticipated to take place virtually via MS Teams in the week commencing 10th January
Moving forward (and Covid19 permitting), the role will require regular travel to project sites and project team meetings in other Agency and Supply Partner offices. Overnight stays will be necessary from time to time.
For further information please contact: ed.wilson@environment-agency.gov.uk in the first instance.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews are anticipated to take place virtually via MS Teams in the week commencing 10th January
12/12/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Environmental Awareness
Appreciates the impact that activities have on the environment and identifies ways to protect and preserve the environment for the future.
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.
Legislative Knowledge
Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Full driving licence
Chartership of Landscape Institute
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.