Senior Project Manager - 29433
This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.
Senior Project Manager - 29433
Senior Project Manager - 29433
Number of jobs available
1
Region
South West
City/Town
Bridgwater , Bristol , Exeter
Grade
Staff Grade 6
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Programme and Project Management
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum
£50,409
Closing Date:
20/10/2024, 23:55 hours
Job description attachment 1
Job description attachment 2
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.
As Senior Project Manager you'll have accountability for delivering one of the largest projects in the Environment Agency, the Bridgwater Tidal Barrier. A £250million project protecting 11,300 homes and 1500 business from flooding.
It will be your exceptional project management skills and experience that sets you apart, an engineering background will be a distinct advantage. You will be qualified to degree level and hold a relevant professional project management qualification. You will also be chartered with a relevant professional body (ICE, CIWEM, APMP).
You will be focused on the delivery of the barrier itself while providing a deputy role to the Project Executive when required, providing a source of trusted support and advice to other members of our project management team.
Naturally, you will build excellent collaborative relationships, shaping thinking and activity across the programme lifecycle. You will be joining an existing collaborative team, your role will create and foster strong working relationships with client and supply chain.
Initially, you will focus solely on delivery of the barrier until its completion in 2029, however as a member of the broader south-west hub of project managers you will be called on to support other flood or coastal erosion schemes.
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
The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier team (a diverse group of EA staff, consultants and contractors) work towards a common purpose of delivering the barrier scheme.
You will work alongside other Environment Agency project managers delivering elements including downstream defences, site management, utilities and fish and eel passes.
Environment Agency project managers are part of the south-west delivery hub, providing a service for flood and coastal erosion projects that create better places for people and wildlife.
Experience/skills required
Essential
• Delivery of major projects (£150m plus) in Flood Risk Management, or the Water Industry or Waterways (navigation assets). Major projects from other infrastructure and construction sectors will be considered.
• Ability to lead and develop complex project teams and bring strategic thinking which improves processes and team behaviours.
• Established interpersonal and influencing skills, managing internal and external stakeholders.
• MEICA / instrumentation and interfaces between civil works.
• Value engineering & contract management.
• Experience of using NEC4 contracts and Microsoft Project scheduling tool. Familiar with CDM regulations and "CDM Client" role.
• Qualified to degree level and holds a relevant professional project management qualification from a recognised body.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (ICE, CIWEM, APMP).
Desired
• Working in the Environment Agency or a heavily regulated business e.g. local or central government, water companies or nuclear.
• Infrastructure Projects Authorities working process.
Contact and additional information
You may work flexibly with 2 days per week dedicated to office working. Your base location will be our Bridgwater office - Thursday being the current team connection day. You may need to attend our Bristol or Exeter hubs to connect with the wider project team.
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development
A mode of transport is necessary to attend locations not easily accessed via public transport.
For further information contact: nol.vincent@environment-agency.gov.uk
Role specific license requirements
Driving Licence
Role specific professional membership requirements
• Qualified to degree level and holds a relevant professional project management qualification from a recognised body.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (ICE, CIWEM, APMP).
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.