City/Town
All
Region
National
Vacancies
4
Salary Minimum
£34,320
Post Type
Permanent
Job ID
34462
Closing date
21 Apr 2026
Published date
12 Apr 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 4
Role type
Programme and Project Management, Project Delivery
Post type
Full Time, Part Time
Security check
Basic Check
Job description
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be employed nationally supporting the Project Managers on their programmes or projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
-Assisting with the whole life project delivery process for our client sponsors.
-Developing skills in project, commercial, contract and risk management.
-Working collaboratively with our suppliers, client representatives, technical specialists, and other partners to deliver successful outcomes.
-Data management
-Researching background on flood risk areas
-Setting up new projects, using systems and processes to help manage projects
-Using project management tools to aid development and maintenance of business cases, programmes, trackers and risk registers.
-Assist with administering contracts with supply chain in accordance with framework policy.
-Attend site visits and public exhibition meetings
-Learn how to apply EA legislation, policy and guidance.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.
Numeracy and report writing skills, Analytical skills to solve problems, take responsibility and make decisions and data Management.
Must be able to demonstrate experience of working in a project environment, preferably within an engineering or construction environment.
Background of working in a customer-facing environment, demonstrating excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with contentious situations involving landowners and communities.
Able to work under pressure, prioritising workload and meeting deadlines.
Confident in communicating with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development
Base location can be flexible but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally.
For further information please contact: [email protected]
Interviews due to take place w/c: Approximately 1st June 2026
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"When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection. "
"Question:
Describe a project or activity that you have been involved with. Tell us what tools, systems and processes you have used to deliver the project/activity to time, budget and quality."
"PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview."
"When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection. "
"Question:
Give an example of when you have had to analyse and interpret data, and present your findings to others"
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
"When providing evidence for competencies within your application, please give examples of how you clearly demonstrate these either within the context of this role or as transferable skills.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection. "
"Question:
Provide a specific example of where you have addressed the needs of internal and/or external customers and provided a rapid and effective response."
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.