Senior Project Manager - North East - 30404
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Senior Project Manager - North East - 30404
Senior Project Manager - North East - 30404
Number of jobs available
5
Region
North East, Yorkshire and the Humber
City/Town
Leeds , Newcastle
Building/Site
DEFRA GRP EA LEEDS LATERAL, LS11 9AT, DEFRA GRP EA TYNESIDE HOUSE, NE4 7AR
Grade
Staff Grade 6
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Programme and Project Management
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours, Other
Salary Minimum
£52,929
Closing Date:
09/03/2025, 23:55 hours
Job description attachment 1
Candidate pack
Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
At the Environment Agency (EA) we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a company which embraces difference and welcomes everyone. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.
We are looking for Senior Project Managers to lead and deliver exciting, innovative projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment.
This role sits in Programme & Contract Management (PCM) and is a senior position within our integrated project teams, taking full responsibility for the delivery of projects as the Client project manager, or accountability as project executive. You will be a dedicated mentor, part of the North East Technical Leadership Team and hold a business portfolio in an area you are passionate about.
You will build an effective working environment with high performing teams including suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists and other partners. 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 key 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 and approvals is crucial.
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, or provide business continuity support during, an incident. Supporting incident response may attract an additional payment as well as facilitating further career development as it gives you the opportunity to see how other parts of the business work. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support your incident role.
The team
We are the Programme and Contracts Management team (PCM), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. The North East PCM hub is led by a Delivery Manager overseeing 70-120 staff, supported by Programme Specialists, Programme Managers and Project Team Managers (PTM). Each PTM manages Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Support Officers who manage the delivery of projects within our flood & coastal erosion risk management programme using our framework suppliers.
Experience/skills required
Essential Skills:
• Significant experience in project delivery and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
• A track record for delivering results in technically challenging projects through coordination of a technical team
• Ability to lead and develop project teams bringing strategic thinking which improves processes and team behaviours.
• A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline.
Desirable Skills:
• Experience as a Project Executive, holding accountability for a programme of work.
• Chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP.
• Technical expertise in areas such as hydrology, river modelling, feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction.
Capabilities to be demonstrated include:
• Programme & Project Management
• Leads People
• Focuses on Customers and Partners
• Health Safety & Wellbeing
• Communicates Effectively
Contact and additional information
Benefits include generous pension provision, leave entitlement and flexible working practices to support work/life balance. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
Please state your preferred office location (Leeds or Newcastle) when applying.
The role will require regular travel to sites and meetings in other offices; overnight stays may be required.
A driving licence is required due to remote sites.
Please read the candidate pack - How to apply - Environment Agency
Capability dictionary - https://www.calameo.com/read/004433680aab41adf893b
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
You must have the right to work in the UK: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
For further information please contact emma.summers@environment-agency.gov.uk or lucy.newman@environment-agency.gov.uk .
Interviews are anticipated to be in early April 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.
PLEASE NOTE:
• CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
• 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.
• 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.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Question:
Tell us about a project or a programme of work that you have led or had senior involvement with. Tell us about how you have actively managed the programme, how you agreed milestone dates and ensured others worked to the agreed deadlines. Please include in your answer how you ensured cost and quality were not compromised while delivering a project to programme.
Competence 2
Leads People
Description
Description: Provides leadership that inspires and motivates others to achieve their personal goals and the goals of the Environment Agency
PLEASE NOTE:
• CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
• 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.
• 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.
Question:
Describe a multi-functional project team that you have led or have had a senior involvement with. Tell us how you directed the team to deliver a significant portion of work and what you are particularly proud of. Tell us about the challenges you faced and how your leadership led to a successful project outcome.
Competence 3
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Description:
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
PLEASE NOTE:
• CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
• 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.
• 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.
Question:
There are often real challenges in balancing and managing the conflicting views of various parties throughout project delivery. Please tell us about your approach to managing competing ideas, needs and priorities, and provide examples from your career
Competence 4
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Description
Description:
Making sure that risks to your team are controlled safely and effectively.
PLEASE NOTE:
• CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection.
• 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.
• 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.
Question:
Describe a time when you have improved or challenged Health, Safety and Wellbeing behaviours. Include in your answer how you have demonstrated clear and visible Health, Safety and Wellbeing leadership.
Role specific license requirements
Driving licence
Role specific professional membership requirements
As specified in Experience/Skills required
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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