Environment Agency
Project Manager - 36367
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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.
We are looking for Project Managers to deliver exciting, innovative projects that reduce the risk of flooding to communities and enhance the environment.
Role Overview
The role sits in Project & Programme Delivery (PPD) and is a prominent position within our integrated project teams, taking responsibility for the management of projects as the Client project manager. The role holder will manage the project delivery process by building a collaborative working relationship with stakeholders from initial strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design and then into implementation, construction and handover. You will liaise with technical leads to make project decisions ensuring governance, assurance and legislation are followed.
You will build a great working environment to create high performing teams including our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists and other partners. Applying your strong commercial acumen in project, contract and risk management, you will establish effective relationships, facilitating collaborative and efficient ways of working.
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 incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
The Team
Each PPD 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 8-15 Project Executives, Project Managers and Project Support Officers who manage the daily delivery of projects within our flood & coastal erosion risk management flood programme using framework suppliers. Other internal roles forming part of our integrated delivery teams include commercial, environmental, financial, estates and legal.
Experience/Skills Required
- A degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, environmental or geography related discipline. Ideally working toward chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP desired but not essential.
- Areas of expertise that would support role include: hydrology, river modelling, feasibility assessment, asset management, business case development, cost monitoring/forecasting, scope preparation, CDM, engineering design and construction.
- Experience in project and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
- Some working experience of delivering results on technical projects as part of a technical team would be advantageous.
- Ability to develop self and support other team members in delivery of work.
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills of internal and external stakeholders is important to ensure a collaborative environment and a desire to develop further in the role.
Contact and Additional Information
Benefits include a generous pension provision, leave entitlement, environmental volunteering days and access to an Employee Assistance provider. 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.
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Please state preferred location (Leeds or Newcastle) when applying. Travel and overnight stays may be required.
Driving Licence ideally required due to remote sites.
Further information please contact: Simon.Mann@environment-agency.co.uk or louise.notman1@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews planned w/c: 12th October and 19th October in person in York or Newcastle
Competence 1
Programme and Project Management
Description
"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 describe a time when you were responsible for delivering a complex project or programme and encountered significant obstacles or challenges that threatened its success. Explain in detail what the project involved, your involvement and the objectives you needed to deliver, the key obstacles, risks or setbacks you faced and how you personally adapted to overcome these obstacles.
"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.
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."
Competence 2
Delivers Results Through Others
Description
"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."
Tell us about a time when you have demonstrated project management skills to deliver a task through others. What actions did you take to make sure it remained on track? What difficulties did you encounter, how did you overcome and what skills did you use? What lessons did you learn from this task?
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
"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 a specific project or piece of work from the last three years where you had to include the needs of multiple stakeholders with competing priorities, objectives, or expectations. How did you manage this to ensure the right priorities were understood, managed and communicated. Describe any conflict you encountered and how you handled this. With hindsight is there anything you would have done differently?
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.
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Competence 4
Manages Self
Description
"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."
Describe a time where your skills didn't fully meet what was required for a task you were responsible for. How did you manage this, how did this make you feel and how did you manage your emotions? What did you learn from this about yourself?
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
- 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 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
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