Project Manager - 30307
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Project Manager - 30307
Project Manager - 30307
Number of jobs available
1
Region
South West
City/Town
Bridgwater
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA RIVERS HOUSE BRIDGWATER, TA6 4YS
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Programme and Project Management
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
£41,617
Closing Date:
02/03/2025, 23:55 hours
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Candidate pack
Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
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.
Ready for a challenge? Apply for our Project Manager position and help deliver a major construction project in flood defence and climate adaption.
You will join the Bridgewater Tidal Barrier project team and will either lead or support the delivery of one of our exciting workstreams in this high-profile project, flexing your involvement to suit the strength of the team. You will join as we move towards the construction phase however there are future opportunities in this role to lead flood risk management projects through the entire delivery process within the Environment Agency from strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design and then into construction and handover.
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 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.
The team
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.
Experience/skills required
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).
We are keen to explore transferrable skills so if you are unsure whether this role is for you, please contact the hiring manager.
Contact and additional information
We support a healthy work/life balance and offer many choices to help accommodate this, including flexible working and employee assistance programme. Excellent training and learning opportunities provided. Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Please see the candidate pack for more information.
You will be required to work from our project office in Bridgwater 2 days per week. You may also be required to attend one of our hub offices (Exeter, Bristol Bodmin or Blandford) on an occasional basis. Occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
For further information please contact martin.barnard@environment-agency.gov.uk
Register here to attend an engagement session for interested candidates on the 12th February
Interviews are anticipated to take place wk/c: 24th March 2025
Competence 1
Programme and Project Management
Description
Description:
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Description:
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.
Question
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Competence 3
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Description:
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.
Question
Describe an occasion when you used your knowledge and understanding of a particular stakeholder to improve the delivery of the project you were managing.
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
Role specific license requirements
Full UK driving licence
Role specific professional membership requirements
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.
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