Project Manager PM2 - 29466

Project Manager PM2 - 29466
1
South West
Blandford Forum , Bodmin , Bridgwater , Bristol , Exeter
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Programme and Project Management
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
£39,635 Pro-rata

22/09/2024, 23:55 hours

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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.

Are you interested in delivering exciting, innovative flood risk and habitat creation projects in SW England?

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead flood risk management projects with a goal of reducing the risk of flooding to communities and enhancing the environment.

This role sits in the Programme & Contract Management (PCM) team and is a prominent position within our integrated project teams, taking responsibility for the management of projects as the client project manager, working alongside colleagues and partners.

You will manage a project delivery process which could be in initial strategic planning phase, through to feasibility, detailed design and into implementation, construction, and handover. You will support project team members, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team.

You will build a collaborative working environment with our suppliers, client representatives and other technical specialists. Applying your strong commercial acumen in project, contract, and risk management, you will establish effective relationships and facilitate collaborative and efficient ways of working. You will make project decisions informed by technical leads whilst following governance procedures, project assurance and legislation.
The ability to develop a resilient network of relationships with stakeholders such as statutory authorities, landowners, and local communities to negotiate agreements, consents, approvals, and external funding is crucial to the success of the role.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
We are Programme and Contracts Management (PCM), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. Our teams provide the Environment Agency with an effective project and programme management service. Our well-qualified staff manage projects throughout their lifecycle to deliver flood risk management, environmental improvements, and shared ownership with local communities. Although dispersed through offices across the region we create collaborative spaces to share learning and develop our people.
Essential -

• Qualification (e.g. Degree) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline.
• Project experience in engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
• Experience in project and contract management.
• Experience delivering challenging results through co-ordination of technical teams.
• Established interpersonal and influencing skills, managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Chartered membership of a professional body (eg ICE, CIWEM, APMP). If the candidate is not chartered they must be working towards this.
Desirable

• An area of expertise (eg hydrology, river modelling, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, CDM, design or construction).

Whilst some key experiences are listed above it is challenging to capture transferrable skills and qualifications so please contact hiring manager if you are unsure whether you would be appropriate for the role.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement, plus additional benefits and discount schemes. We support a healthy work/life balance and offer numerous choices to help accommodate, including flexible working and our Employee Assistance Programme. Excellent training and learning opportunities provided. Please see the candidate pack for more information around benefits.

The office location will be Exeter, Bristol, Bridgwater, Blandford or Bodmin. The role requires travel to project sites and project team meetings in other Agency and Partner offices. Occasional overnight stays may be necessary.

Candidate assessment will be based on answers to capability questions, asked on initial written application and, if successful, interview stage.

For further information please contact carl.atkinson@environment-agency.gov.uk

Interviews are anticipated to take place 14th to 17th October 2024
Up to 11 months
Programme and Project Management
Selects, plans, and manages contractors, programmes, or events to achieve a set of Environment Agency objectives cost-effectively.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Question: Tell us about a project or a programme of work that you have been involved with. Include in your answer: what tools, systems and processes you have used to manage your project or programme of work and how you kept track of progress and performance.
Delivers Results Through Others
Harnesses the team to deliver results on time, to required standards and in line with organisational processes and procedures.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.

Please give us an example of where you had to deliver significant results through others on a project where you have not had direct control of the day-to-day tasks of those doing the work.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.

When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Describe an occasion when you used your knowledge and understanding of a particular stakeholder to improve the delivery of the project you were managing.
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Chartership of a professional body or working towards this.
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.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the  Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.