Project Manager - 32078
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Environment Agency
Project Manager - 32078
Project Manager - 32078
Number of jobs available
1
Region
National
City/Town
All
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Programme and Project Management
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum
£43,198
Closing Date:
27/10/2025, 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.
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 Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) is seeking a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work on a variety of projects across the IDG portfolio. You will be working closely with colleagues from across Projects and Programme Delivery.
Your Responsibilities include:
Managing the whole life project delivery process for our client sponsors.
Applying strong commercial acumen in project, contract, and risk management, ensuring delivery of high-quality projects to time and budget.
Working collaboratively with our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists, and other partners to deliver successful outcomes.
Monitoring and forecasting expenditure, ensuring compliance with EA guidance.
The team
The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) specialises in delivering complex national projects and programmes that drive innovation, manage risk, and support Environment Agency's 2025 action plan. The group is part of Projects and Programme Delivery (PPD) within the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) directorate. The projects and programmes within the portfolio are multi-disciplinary including water, environment, estates, asset risk and carbon reduction. The group comprises more than 50 project delivery professionals and subject matter experts.
Experience/skills required
Essential: Experience in project and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
A degree (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline.
A track record of delivering results on technically challenging projects through coordination of a technical team.
Commercial experience including understanding of different procurement approaches and contract management.
Experience of project financial management and cost forecasting.
Strong knowledge and experience Microsoft applications, including Excel and (preferably) Project.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Experience of report writing including business cases.
Risk Management experience.
Health and Safety competence.
Desirable:
Working towards chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP is desirable.
Experience of NEC contracts
CDM X63 certification
Experience of preparing Scope of Services for appraisal contracts, detailed design commissions and construction contract awards.
Contact and additional information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration, where you can seek professional advice based on your personal circumstances in regard to options for obtaining right to work in the UK.
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 nationally but with an expectation of co-locating in a local hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.
For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews due to take place w/c: 17 November 2025
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.
Q: Describe an example of when you have delivered a successful project or programme and please indicate your role in the management of its time, cost and quality.
Competence 2
Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
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: Explain a project that you have been involved in that you are particularly proud of in terms of what you achieved. Detail the challenges you faced and how you worked within the team to deliver a successful outcome.
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: Please describe a challenging situation where you have had to manage differing stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
Competence 4
Manages Self
Description
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
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 where your skills didn't fully meet what was required for a task you were responsible for. How did you manage this gap and what was the outcome?
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.
Project Manager - 32078
Number of jobs available
1
Region
National
City/Town
All
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Programme and Project Management
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Part Time Term Time, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum
£43,198
Closing Date:
27/10/2025, 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.
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 Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) is seeking a Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will work on a variety of projects across the IDG portfolio. You will be working closely with colleagues from across Projects and Programme Delivery.
Your Responsibilities include:
Managing the whole life project delivery process for our client sponsors.
Applying strong commercial acumen in project, contract, and risk management, ensuring delivery of high-quality projects to time and budget.
Working collaboratively with our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists, and other partners to deliver successful outcomes.
Monitoring and forecasting expenditure, ensuring compliance with EA guidance.
The team
The Innovation Delivery Group (IDG) specialises in delivering complex national projects and programmes that drive innovation, manage risk, and support Environment Agency's 2025 action plan. The group is part of Projects and Programme Delivery (PPD) within the Flood and Coastal Risk Management (FCRM) directorate. The projects and programmes within the portfolio are multi-disciplinary including water, environment, estates, asset risk and carbon reduction. The group comprises more than 50 project delivery professionals and subject matter experts.
Experience/skills required
Essential: Experience in project and contract management, ideally within engineering, construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
A degree (or equivalent experience) in a related discipline.
A track record of delivering results on technically challenging projects through coordination of a technical team.
Commercial experience including understanding of different procurement approaches and contract management.
Experience of project financial management and cost forecasting.
Strong knowledge and experience Microsoft applications, including Excel and (preferably) Project.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
Experience of report writing including business cases.
Risk Management experience.
Health and Safety competence.
Desirable:
Working towards chartered membership of a professional body such as ICE, CIWEM or APMP is desirable.
Experience of NEC contracts
CDM X63 certification
Experience of preparing Scope of Services for appraisal contracts, detailed design commissions and construction contract awards.
Contact and additional information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration, where you can seek professional advice based on your personal circumstances in regard to options for obtaining right to work in the UK.
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 nationally but with an expectation of co-locating in a local hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.
For further information please contact: liz.depenning@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews due to take place w/c: 17 November 2025
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.
Q: Describe an example of when you have delivered a successful project or programme and please indicate your role in the management of its time, cost and quality.
Competence 2
Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
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: Explain a project that you have been involved in that you are particularly proud of in terms of what you achieved. Detail the challenges you faced and how you worked within the team to deliver a successful outcome.
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: Please describe a challenging situation where you have had to manage differing stakeholders with conflicting priorities.
Competence 4
Manages Self
Description
Has full awareness of own strengths, weaknesses, impact and approach. Effectively organises self and takes personal responsibility for own role in the Environment Agency.
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 where your skills didn't fully meet what was required for a task you were responsible for. How did you manage this gap and what was the outcome?
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.
JOB SUMMARY
Project Manager - 32078
Environment Agency
Edinburgh
a day ago
N/A
Full-time
Job post no longer accepts applications
Project Manager - 32078
Job post no longer accepts applications