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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.
Ready to make a difference? We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team delivering a transformative flood defence scheme that will protect Bridgwater and wider Sommerset.
The role
You will join the Bridgewater Tidal Barrier project delivery team and will either assist other Project Managers in the delivery of medium-high complexity workstreams or manage your own lower complexity workstream. You will join this project as it moves into construction phase however there would be future opportunities in this role to be involved in the entire project delivery process within the Environment Agency from strategic planning, through to feasibility, detailed design and then into construction and handover.
You will be a key part of a collaborative group that includes our supply partners, client representatives, and other technical specialists. You will develop skills in project, commercial, contract and risk management. You could also be involved in various 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 environment legislation, policy, and guidance to deliver benefits for communities and the environment.
This role is ideal for anyone who has some experience in the project delivery environment but wishes to develop project management skills.
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
We are Programme and Contracts Management (PCM), 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. Our well-qualified staff manage projects throughout their lifecycle to deliver flood risk management, environmental improvements, and shared ownership with local communities. Although dispersed through offices across the region we create collaborative spaces to share learning and develop our people.
Experience/skills required
Essential
- Analytical skills, including finance and data handling, and report writing experience.
- Experience of working in a formal project environment.
- Excellent communication skills in a customer or 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
- Qualification (eg degree) in engineering, environmental or geography related discipline.
- Involvement in engineering, environmental or construction project management.
- Experience managing contracts.
- Project management qualification (eg PRINCE2 or APM)
- Membership of professional body (eg CIWEM, ICE).
We are keen to explore transferrable skills so if you are unsure whether this role is for you, please contact the hiring manager.
Contact and additional information
We support a healthy work/life balance and offer many choices to help accommodate this, including flexible working and employee assistance programme. Excellent training and learning opportunities provided. Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement.
You will be required to work from our project office in Bridgwater at least 2 days per week. You may also be required to attend one of our hub offices (Exeter, Bristol Bodmin or Blandford) on an occasional basis. Occasional overnight stays may be necessary.
Interviews anticipated to take place wk/c: 17th March 2025
