Senior Environmental Project Manager

~ Environment Agency was established in 1996 to protect and improve the environment. We have around 10,600 employees. Our head office is in Bristol and we have another office in London. We have offices across England, divided into 14 areas listed below. ~

Within England we’re responsible for:

• Regulating major industry and waste
• Treatment of contaminated land
• Water quality and resources
• Fisheries
• Inland river, estuary and harbour navigations
• Conservation and ecology

We are also responsible for managing the risk of flooding from main rivers, reservoirs, estuaries and the sea. Lead local flood authorities (LLFAs) are responsible for managing the risk of flooding from surface water, groundwater and ordinary watercourses and lead on community recovery.

Position Overview

We’re investing £2.5billion between now and 2021 that will reduce flood risk to 300,000 homes across the UK. It’s an exciting time and we need your help to ensure that this work is delivered with full attention to the environmental impact.

Our National Environmental Assessment Service (NEAS) manages the environmental assessments and consents for the flood projects that the Agency builds. Joining the team as a Senior Environmental Project Manager you’ll play an important role in delivering positive outcomes for people and wildlife alike.

This is a full time permanent post based in Peterborough. There is some flexibility around this location which should be discussed prior to applying.

The team:

The team is based in the Peterborough office and works across the Anglian region which includes the following areas: Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk. Travel to the different areas may be required on an ad hoc basis.

Responsibilities

The roles draws upon a diverse range of skills. Working closely with other teams, you will be involved in:

• Ensuring that engineering projects are environmentally compliant.
• Screening, planning and co-ordinating the delivery of EIAs.
• Working with a variety of environmental stakeholders.
• Identifying environmental opportunities and delivering multiple benefits within one project.
• Working with external suppliers and other Environment Agency specialists within integrated project teams.
• Strategic Environmental Assessment of our strategies and plans.

Qualifications

• You'll have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with internal and external partners.
• We are always looking at good practice from other sectors and so experience in the water industry is not essential, if you have valuable experience to offer.
• You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.
• The role will require some travel to sites and offices within the Anglian region.
• You may also be asked to travel to central locations for meetings or training.
• Occasional overnight stays may also be required too.

You will also:

• Be able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver environmental success.
• Have experience reviewing statutory environmental statements, and SEAs and co-ordination of statutory EIA.
• Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of a technical area of expertise, such as Habitats Regulations, Water Framework Directive or Planning or Marine Licensing.
• Have obtained or be working towards Associate or Full Membership of your professional institution (e.g. IEMA or CIWEM).

To Apply

• Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume.
• Closing Date: 2nd September 2018 at 23:55 hours.
• Interviews will be held in Peterborough w/c 24th September 2018 (subject to change).
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact Alex Mueller.