Senior project Manager Thames Estuary - 30288
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Senior project Manager Thames Estuary - 30288
Senior project Manager Thames Estuary - 30288
Number of jobs available
2
Region
South East
City/Town
London
Grade
Staff Grade 6
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Programme and Project Management
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
£52,929
Closing Date:
16/02/2025, 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.
Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone? Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.
Working across the geography of the River Thames Estuary, this role supports delivery of the multi-year programme of asset management works under the Thames Estuary 2100 strategy.
These are two senior roles in Programme & Contract Management (PCM) within our integrated project team for the Thames Estuary. There are various workstreams under these roles, ranging from programme review, business case and transition workstreams, or delivery of construction projects directly contributing to flood defence resilience. You will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders from project inception strategic planning through to leading and delivering the packages of work. You'll mentor and coach project team members, identifying and securing resources, external input and assurance.
You will build a great working environment with high performing teams including our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists, and other partners. Applying your effective relationship development skills and facilitating collaborative and efficient ways of working, you will make key project decisions informed by leadership direction whilst following governance procedures and project assurance requirements.
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
Our London and Thames Estuary team is a supportive environment with a clear sense of purpose. You'll work with delivery partners and our national Project and Contract Management team (PCM) creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. Our strong works together collaboratively, recognising the value each team member contributes. Depending on your skills or preferences you could work to review programme performance and lessons learned or deliver high priority construction projects.
Experience/skills required
• A degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
• Be able to demonstrate an exceptional track record in delivering complex projects in a high risk/pressured environment.
• Experience in either business case development, reviews, change management or delivery of operational construction projects
• A member of one of the following: Institution of Civil Engineers; Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management; Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors; Institute of Asset Management; or Association of Project Managers or be committed to achieving this.
• A natural ability to bring big-picture thinking that improves the methods, behaviours and processes with the people you work with.
Contact and additional information
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
Base location can be flexible within the South East Hub but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub, London or delivery partner offices occasionally.
For further information please contact: Lucy Pizer or Ed Uden
Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c: 10/3/25
Competence 1
Achieves Results
Description
Description: Achieves Results
Question: Key to success in this post is the ability to achieve results in challenging circumstances. Using examples, describe how you have achieved an ambitious outcome despite a difficult or pressurised situation.
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
Programme and Project Management
Description
Question: These roles require excellent project and/or programme management skills. Describe how your project or programme delivery experience enables you to effectively manage competing priorities to secure the desired outcomes.
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
Leads People
Description
Description: Leads People
Question: Being able to effectively lead people is an important skill in these roles. Using examples, describe a time when you had to inspire and motivate a team to achieve a challenging goal. What strategies did you use and how did you handle any resistance or setbacks?
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 4
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
Description: Delivers Results Through Others
Question: These roles require an ability to deliver through others, and often not through direct reports. Describe an example of how you achieved success by delivering through others, which could be through delegating tasks or empowering others, harnessing a team to achieve success.
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
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.