Project Manager 2 - 6902
1
South East
Reading , Worthing
Guildbourne House, Kings Meadow House
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Programme and Project Management
£33,990
Joining this crucial area of the business, you’ll deliver some of our exciting Projects and Packages of Projects, being involved from initial strategic planning through to implementation, construction and delivery. You will assist the Project Lead to provide a professional Project Management service internally and externally. You will also motivate and coordinate team members and external suppliers to ensure excellent standards are upheld.
Client liaison and stakeholder engagement will sit at the heart of your role, so you’ll be confident building excellent working relationships. Team working is very important and we recognise the value each team member contributes.
Everything you do will bring you the daily reward of knowing that you are helping to save lives, protect homes and businesses and create a better place for people and wildlife.
Client liaison and stakeholder engagement will sit at the heart of your role, so you’ll be confident building excellent working relationships. Team working is very important and we recognise the value each team member contributes.
Everything you do will bring you the daily reward of knowing that you are helping to save lives, protect homes and businesses and create a better place for people and wildlife.
Our National Capital Programme Management Service delivers the majority of our important projects, mainly in the area of flood defence.
The River Thames Scheme (RTS) is one of our flagship projects and as part of the RTS team you'll be tasked with the delivery of this multi-million pound project. You'll join us at our co-located offices (currently in Redhill) for at least 3 days a week, with your substantive base being either Reading or Worthing.
The River Thames Scheme (RTS) is one of our flagship projects and as part of the RTS team you'll be tasked with the delivery of this multi-million pound project. You'll join us at our co-located offices (currently in Redhill) for at least 3 days a week, with your substantive base being either Reading or Worthing.
Alongside a degree in a relevant field, you’ll have solid experience in both contract and project management, always willing to innovate and improve practices and procedures.
You’ll hold or be willing to work towards PRINCE2 Foundation status or equivalent, and you will be a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, or be committed to achieving this.
You’ll be a first-class communicator and skilled negotiator, used to delivering desired outcomes on time and to budget, by being a champion of environmental safety and practice.
You’ll hold or be willing to work towards PRINCE2 Foundation status or equivalent, and you will be a member of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, or be committed to achieving this.
You’ll be a first-class communicator and skilled negotiator, used to delivering desired outcomes on time and to budget, by being a champion of environmental safety and practice.
Closing Date: 5th November 2017 at 23:55 hours
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working practices support a healthy work/life balance and offer options to help accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available for those wanting to progress or restart their career, including personal and professional development.
Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary. Lease car is available where there is a clear business need. Occasional travel (regionally or nationally) and overnight stays required.
For further information contact Adam Ingleby on 07747472103 or adam.ingleby@environment-agency.gov.uk.
When providing evidence for competencies, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. Do not attach CVs.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working practices support a healthy work/life balance and offer options to help accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available for those wanting to progress or restart their career, including personal and professional development.
Driving licence ideally required as some driving may be necessary. Lease car is available where there is a clear business need. Occasional travel (regionally or nationally) and overnight stays required.
For further information contact Adam Ingleby on 07747472103 or adam.ingleby@environment-agency.gov.uk.
When providing evidence for competencies, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills. Do not attach CVs.
05/11/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans and manages contractors, programmes or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods and processes without compromising quality or accuracy.
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
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.