Our client, a leading organisation within the HTP sector, is currently seeking a Drainage Project Manager on a contract basis to take charge of crucial flood defence and drainage projects in collaboration with the Environment Agency. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in drainage to deliver projects that are essential for water management and environmental protection.
Key Responsibilities:
Project manage and deliver Flood Defence Grant in Aid projects (FDGiA) working closely with the Environment Agency.
Oversee specialist flood risk, drainage, and/or water quality projects as required under The Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
Manage and monitor partnership contractual arrangements for drainage functions.
Apply high-quality project and programme management standards across the entire project lifecycle.
Advise on project cost, programme, risks, and issues.
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary professional teams.
Lead communications and relationships with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Produce monthly reports including project programmes and risk registers.
Implement effective and efficient communication tools.
Develop delivery plans for projects, ensuring objectives are met.
Constantly pursue performance improvement.
Review and recommend amendments to designs and proposals by design partners and contractors.
Provide drainage maintenance input into proposed schemes to improve the life cycle of assets through risk identification and mitigation.
Job Requirements:
Significant experience in managing drainage projects.
Strong knowledge of Flood Defence Grant in Aid projects and flood risk management.
Understanding of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.
Proficiency in project and programme management practices.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to produce detailed project reports and documentation.
Experience working with the Environment Agency and multidisciplinary teams is desirable.
Benefits:
Competitive contract terms.
Opportunity to work on impactful and essential water management projects.
Professional development and experience in a collaborative environment.
If you have a strong background in drainage project management and are eager to take on a challenging role that contributes to important environmental and water management initiatives, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team of dedicated professionals