Project Team Manager SE - 29739
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Project Team Manager SE - 29739
Project Team Manager SE - 29739
Number of jobs available
1
Region
South East
City/Town
Romsey , West Malling , Worthing
Grade
Staff Grade 6
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Programme and Project Management
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
£50,409
Closing Date:
07/11/2024, 23:55 hours
Job description attachment 1
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.
This senior position is in Programme and Contract Management (PCM) and manages team members who project manage the delivery of exciting, innovative projects, including studies and schemes that ultimately aim to reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment.
The role holder could be responsible for line managing a technical team, recruitment, including resource planning, onboarding new staff, and inductions, training, coaching, and mentoring, programme managing a portfolio of work as Area Lead, and troubleshooting and escalating project issues that project teams cannot resolve themselves.
You will be able to build a great working environment to bring out the best in high-performing teams. You will encourage your team to work collaboratively and effectively with their customers and partners. You will support your team with project, contract, and risk management decisions. You will organise and provide training for new starters and existing team members.
You'll use your interpersonal skills to build and develop a resilient working network with other team leaders, facilitating smooth working for your team's projects. You will oversee a portion of the programme, your portfolio and track performance, taking measures to rectify as and when needed.
Responding to incidents is a central part of our work. 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 in your incident role.
The team
The Southeast PCM hub has approximately 90 Project Managers who directly report to one of the Project Team Managers (PTM). PTMs each manage 8-15 Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Support Officers. They work day-to-day on the delivery of projects within our flood and coastal erosion risk management programme using our framework suppliers. Other internal roles forming part of our integrated delivery teams include commercial, environmental, asset managers, financial, estates, and legal.
Experience/skills required
A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental, or geography-related discipline, ideally with chartered membership of a professional body such as APMP, CIWEM, ICE, or a management institute.
Have undertaken training in project, contract, HR or business management.
Some technical knowledge would be useful in managing a technical team that will oversee the delivery of hydrology, river modelling, feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design, and construction.
Significant experience in a project, contract, and/or people management environment. An engineering, construction, and/or flood and coastal risk management background is desirable but not essential.
A track record for delivering results in technically challenging projects through the coordination of a technical team will need to be demonstrated.
The ability to mentor and support your teams in delivering their work.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills in relationship management of internal and external stakeholders.
Contact and additional information
Benefits include generous pension provisions and leave entitlement. Flexible working practices support healthy work/life balance and offer numerous choices to help accommodate the demands that various personal commitments present. Training/learning opportunities available to progress your career, including personal/professional development. See the candidate pack for more information.
This role is based at West Malling, Romsey, or Worthing. It will require travel to project sites and team meetings in offices, and overnight stays may be necessary.
A driving licence is ideally required.
Contact jamie.fielding@environment-agency.gov.uk
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
Interviews week commencing 11/11/2024
Competence 1
Manages Self
Description
Capability Description: Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you demonstrate these within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
Question: Describe what makes you a good candidate for the Project Team Manager Role?
Please focus on the awareness of your impact and approach whilst acknowledging your own skills and experience
Competence 2
Programme and Project Management
Description
Capability 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 demonstrate these within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
Question: How do you organise your time and that of others within your team to meet project milestones or deadlines?
Competence 3
Builds and Sustains Relationships
Description
Capability Description: Develops and maintains effective working relationships
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you demonstrate these within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
Question: As a Project Team Manager, you will work closely with different teams across our organisation and our delivery partners. Please describe how you build and maintain trust in these relationships and how you use this to communicate difficult messages.
Competence 4
Leads People
Description
Capability Definition: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency
When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you demonstrate these within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
Question: Tell us about a team that you have managed. What measures did you implement to ensure they could do their jobs effectively? Explain your challenges and how you managed your team to deliver successfully.
Competence 5
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Capability Definition: 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 demonstrate these within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
Question: Describe how you ensure that your team's workload is achievable and their outputs meet the business's required standards.
Role specific license requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Role specific professional membership requirements
Role specific professional membership requirements if applicable: Chartered or working toward chartered membership of a relevant professional body such as ICE, CIWEM/APMP OR a demonstration of good experience in an HR, business management, project or programme delivery environment.
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 for more information.