Project Team Manager – 34334

Project Team Manager (PTM)

As a Project Team Manager you will manage and support a high‑performing technical team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required standards.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a technical team – recruitment, resource planning, onboarding, and inductions.
• Co‑create a learning environment – train, coach and mentor team members.
• Oversee a portfolio of work – plan, deliver, resolve issues and, when needed, escalation.
• Build strong relationships across the department and wider organisation to enable smooth delivery of projects.
• Monitor progress at a project level and implement corrective actions to keep projects on track.
• Support project, contract and risk management decisions, ensuring new starters and existing members receive required training.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, geography, business/project management related discipline, ideally with chartered membership.
• Significant experience (over 8 years) in a project, contract and/or people‑management environment, ideally within engineering/construction and/or flood & coastal risk management.
• Technical knowledge to lead a team overseeing delivery of hydrology, river modelling, feasibility assessment, and asset management.
• Track record of delivering results through others in a challenging environment.
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills to create a collaborative environment.

Desirable Skills and Training

• Training in HR/business management.
• Training in project management and health & safety.
• Training in contract strategy/contract management.
• Experience working on the client side for the Environment Agency/Defra/RMA.

Benefits

• Generous pension provision.
• Leave entitlement.
• Two environmental volunteering days per year.
• Flexible working policy.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

Location & Travel

Role requires residence in the South West and co‑location at a base office a minimum of 2 days per week. Travel to other offices and overnight stays may be required.

Employment Status

Role does not qualify for sponsorship. Eligible for UK visas and immigration status as per UKVI guidelines.

Equal Opportunities & Inclusive Recruitment

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all communities. The Environment Agency has a guaranteed interview policy for applicants with a disability, and offers flexible working arrangements.

Contact

Richard Hull – Richard.Hull@environment-agency.gov.uk

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