Assistant Project Manager - 32710

Assistant Project Manager - 32710

Number of jobs available

2

Region

South West

City/Town

Blandford Forum , Bodmin , Bridgwater , Bristol , Exeter

Grade

Staff Grade 4

Post Type

Permanent

Role Type

Project Delivery

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time

Salary Minimum

£34,320

Closing Date:

08/02/2026, 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.

Are you interested in delivering exciting, innovative flood risk projects in SW England?

In this Assistant Project Manager role, within our integrated project teams, you will either assist Project Managers on the delivery of medium-high risk projects, or manage your own smaller, lower risk projects.

This role sits within our Project and Programme Delivery Team, leading flood risk management projects with the goal of reducing the risk of flooding to communities and enhancing the environment.

There will be opportunity to be involved in the entire project life cycle; from initial strategic planning, through to detailed design and then into construction.

You will be a key part of a collaborative working group that includes our supply partners, client representatives, and other technical specialists.

You will develop skills in project, commercial, contract and risk management. You will be involved in a range of activities such as data management, researching flood risk areas, setting up new projects, using systems and processes to help manage projects, attend site visits and public exhibition meetings.

You will learn how to apply EA legislation, policy, and guidance to deliver benefits for communities and for the environment.

This role is ideal for anyone who has some experience in the project delivery environment but wishes to develop project management skills.

Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.

The team

We are Projects and Programme Delivery (PPD), creating a better place through excellence in project and programme management. Our teams provide the Environment Agency with an effective project and programme management service. We create collaborative spaces, online and in person, to share learning, develop our people in a supportive, positive team environment. Based from one of our SW office locations, we actively encourage visiting project sites across the hub.

Experience/skills required

This role is ideal for anyone who has some experience in the project delivery environment but wishes to develop project management skills. We are also keen to explore the transferrable skills you may have that would benefit the project management role. As such we will be looking for the following skills:

Essential:
Appropriate qualification or experience in a relevant discipline for example engineering or geography.
Experience of working in a project environment.
Analytical skills, including finance and data handling.
Experience of project report writing.
Excellent communication skills in a stakeholder facing capacity, with experience of conflict resolution.
Working to deadlines and task prioritisation.
Driving / vehicle licence required, or means of accessing remote project sites.

Desirable:
Involvement in engineering or construction or flood and coastal risk management projects.
Experience managing contracts.
A project management qualification for example Prince2 or APM.

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.

You will be based at one of our South West offices with co-location at your base office at least 2 days per week plus visits to site as required. We attend team training days quarterly in locations across the South West hub. Travel to other offices and overnight stays may be required.
For further information please contact: Helen Montgomery helen.montgomery@environment-agency.gov.uk

Interviews due to take place in person w/c: 16th March 2026

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Competence 1

Programme and Project Management

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 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. "

Can you please tell us about a project that you have been involved in. Tell us what your role entailed. What part did you play in ensuring that the project delivered a successful outcome?

"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

Data and Information Management

Description

Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.

"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: We utilise various forms of data to inform progress on our projects. Tell us about a time where you have managed data and information to inform project delivery progress.

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

Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses

"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 situation where you have had to effectively manage the needs of a variety of stakeholders with differing drivers.

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 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 . Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.