Job description
An exciting vacancy has arisen for a Project Manager, working in Lincolnshire. Our client is an independent statutory authority providing flood risk management and land drainage services within the catchment area.
About the Role
Reports to: Projects Director
Type of contract: Two-year fixed term contract
Hours of work: The Board operates a 74-hour nine-day fortnight (i.e. every second Friday is a day off work) with flexible hours of work. (Core hours 9am – 4pm)
The successful applicant will commence work as soon as possible.
Salary: £47,832 – £58,716 per year, equating to £3,986 – £4,893 per month at 2025/26 pay rates dependent on experience.
Pension: Contributory Lincolnshire Local Government Pension Scheme available.
Location: The Board’s offices are located on the outskirts of Boston, Lincolnshire.
Essential User: £2,292 per annum plus 45p per mile (up to 10,000 miles, 25p thereafter) travelled whilst on Board duties.
Roles & Duties
- Lead on the delivery of projects, prepare specifications and tenders, allocate resources, manage risks, coordinate work and ensure delivery to programme management and budget.
- Assist in the development of projects with input into the funding application process.
- Project management of Flood Defence Grant in Aid funded projects in partnership with the Environment Agency.
- Manage design risks and ensure the team complies with the requirements of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
- Contribute towards and produce reports.
- Provide technical assurance and expertise to colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
- Asset Management – inspection, records, reporting, work programmes.
- Develop partnerships/liaise & communicate with other local Flood Risk Management Authorities.
- Create a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment which prioritises colleagues’ mental and physical wellbeing.
- Seek to ensure that the management of the drainage and water level management network is not compromised by development or changes in land use.
- Protect the Board’s interests and manage assets, ensuring inspections, surveys are carried out to a high standard.
- Maintain records and work programming data. Ensure all areas are efficient, methodical and accurate in order to develop, manage and maintain excellent systems and processes.
- Provide direct support to the Projects Director and Grant in Aid Manager, whilst working as part of the wider team to deliver organisational objectives.
About You
- An experienced engineer who is passionate about sustainability, ensuring the delivery of high-profile projects for sustainable flood protection across the Board’s catchment.
- Incorporated Engineer or equivalent status, with an understanding of Civils and relevant Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. If not at Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, consideration will be given to demonstrate knowledge, experience and willingness to work towards this.
- Previous experience of successfully managing projects of similar size and nature.
- A proven leader, with demonstrable experience in motivating and managing a multidisciplinary team; ensuring all regulations are adhered to and best practice is always followed.
- Experience working within the flood risk management industry or local government technical departments, working with local representatives and in partnership with their professional partners.
- Strong relationship‑building skills, capable of communicating effectively with team members, senior leaders, local authority partners and community engagement groups.
- Current Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers as a Chartered or Incorporate Engineer, or similar qualification, is desirable.
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