Job Description
The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it for the benefit of our staff, communities, and the environment.
As we continue to modernise Asset Management, this role will support the programming, commercial and technical management of suppliers delivering revenue maintenance activities within Yorkshire, strengthening technical skills and assurance of Field Operations teams to enable efficient and safe delivery of maintenance programmes.
Reporting directly to the Field Team Leader, you will build working relationships with the Local Delivery Lead, Asset Performance teams and framework suppliers to develop and deliver an optimised programme of work.
Your Duties
- Review programmes to optimise delivery arrangements, whilst ensuring assets reduce flood risk to the communities they protect.
- Manage and develop contract arrangements to ensure they meet future requirements.
- Work with field operations to ensure efficient use of staff as they operate, respond and maintain assets.
- Build relationships internally and externally.
- Assess and assure the health and safety of field teams and suppliers to meet required standards.
- Provide assurance skills, knowledge and experience for internally and externally delivered work.
- Prepare monthly reporting on key information to inform the wider business.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- HNC/HND with Contract and/or Construction Management Modules, or EA NVQ Level 4, or a relevant technical qualification equivalent.
- Site Manager Safety Training Scheme.
- Formal contract management training with NEC4 or similar.
- Experience in technical leadership or people management.
- Experience managing projects within the Environment Agency.
- A full driving licence.
- Managing health, safety and wellbeing through on‑site management.
- Competence with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn in‑house systems.
- Experience managing contractors and/or NEC contracts.
- Knowledge and experience of Asset Management.
- Ability to manage a programme of works.
Desirable:
- HNC/HND with Contract and/or Construction Management Modules, or EA NVQ Level 4, or a relevant technical qualification equivalent.
- Site Manager Safety Training Scheme.
- Formal contract management training with NEC4 or similar.
- Experience in technical leadership or people management.
- Experience managing projects within the Environment Agency.
Work Location & Travel
Based at the EA office with hybrid working arrangements. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Equal Opportunities
The Environment Agency is fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and have a guaranteed interview policy to support applicants with disabilities.
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The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it for the benefit of our staff, communities, and the environment.
As we continue to modernise Asset Management, this role will support the programming, commercial and technical management of suppliers delivering revenue maintenance activities within Yorkshire, strengthening technical skills and assurance of Field Operations teams to enable efficient and safe delivery of maintenance programmes.
Reporting directly to the Field Team Leader, you will build working relationships with the Local Delivery Lead, Asset Performance teams and framework suppliers to develop and deliver an optimised programme of work.
Your Duties
- Review programmes to optimise delivery arrangements, whilst ensuring assets reduce flood risk to the communities they protect.
- Manage and develop contract arrangements to ensure they meet future requirements.
- Work with field operations to ensure efficient use of staff as they operate, respond and maintain assets.
- Build relationships internally and externally.
- Assess and assure the health and safety of field teams and suppliers to meet required standards.
- Provide assurance skills, knowledge and experience for internally and externally delivered work.
- Prepare monthly reporting on key information to inform the wider business.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
- HNC/HND with Contract and/or Construction Management Modules, or EA NVQ Level 4, or a relevant technical qualification equivalent.
- Site Manager Safety Training Scheme.
- Formal contract management training with NEC4 or similar.
- Experience in technical leadership or people management.
- Experience managing projects within the Environment Agency.
- A full driving licence.
- Managing health, safety and wellbeing through on‑site management.
- Competence with Microsoft Office and willingness to learn in‑house systems.
- Experience managing contractors and/or NEC contracts.
- Knowledge and experience of Asset Management.
- Ability to manage a programme of works.
Desirable:
- HNC/HND with Contract and/or Construction Management Modules, or EA NVQ Level 4, or a relevant technical qualification equivalent.
- Site Manager Safety Training Scheme.
- Formal contract management training with NEC4 or similar.
- Experience in technical leadership or people management.
- Experience managing projects within the Environment Agency.
Work Location & Travel
Based at the EA office with hybrid working arrangements. Some travel and overnight stays may be required.
Equal Opportunities
The Environment Agency is fully committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share, and have a guaranteed interview policy to support applicants with disabilities.
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