Environmental Engineering Project Manager
This is a Permanent, Full Time or Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Role
Do you have a technical area of expertise relevant to multi-disciplinary Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) projects?
Are you a project manager looking to further your career in the environmental engineering sector and manage projects that deliver sustainable outcomes?
You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work.
We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia. Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development.
Visit https://www.jbaconsulting.com/ to find out more.
Your role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced person to lead and support multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of a range of environmental improvement, flood risk and infrastructure schemes at strategic, outline and detailed stages.
We are looking for someone who can help manage and grow client relationships by providing leadership and support, along with expert technical teams and sub-contractor delivery.
You will use effective communication and relationship management skills to proactively manage the expectation of our clients and meet project objectives.
You will also mentor and manage staff, input to bid and tender preparation and play a key role in the growth and development of our team going forwards.
Duties will include:
• Coordinate the integration of technical inputs to multi-disciplinary civil and environmental engineering projects either at strategic, outline and detailed stages
• Managing projects, contracts, budgetary control, programmes, change and risks
• Building relationships with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
• Development and coordination of multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors
• Management of NEC-form contracts
• Management of project health, safety and environment requirements and promotion of carbon reduction, resilience and sustainability.
• Leading and supporting winning tender opportunities
• Developing and mentoring of earlier careers staff.
The team member we’re looking for
We are seeking committed and enthusiastic individuals with an interest in sustainability who can demonstrate effective communication and team working skills. The right candidate will be organised and able to balance priorities, a pragmatic thinker and solution finder.
Qualifications
• Degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering, environmental engineering, water engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrable post-degree experience delivering projects within the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) sector.
• Proven experience in a Project Manager role with accountability for technical delivery of multi-disciplinary environmental or infrastructure schemes.
Essential attributes for the role
• Experience coordinating and integrating technical inputs (e.g. hydraulic modelling, environmental assessment, civil design) through outline and detailed design stages.
• Demonstrable experience managing technical risk, assumptions, and constraints to deliver robust and compliant solutions.
• Working knowledge of relevant UK standards and guidance (e.g. Environment Agency FCERM appraisal guidance, design standards, sustainability principles etc).
• Experience embedding low-carbon design, climate resilience and environmental enhancement into engineering solutions.
• Ability to review and ensure quality of technical outputs, including reports, models and drawings, with a focus on fitness-for-purpose
• Competence in the use of project and delivery tools (e.g. MS Project or equivalent) to manage programmes linked to technical milestones
• A full UK driving licence is required for this role.
Desirable attributes for the role
• Should hold, or be committed to working towards, a professional qualification with the Association of Project Management (APM) or an engineering or environmental institution (ICE, CIWEM)
• Experience in managing NEC contracts and technical deliverables, ensuring outputs meet programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Strong understanding and application of CDM Regulations in the context of engineering design and delivery
• Familiarity with digital tools and approaches supporting delivery (e.g. GIS, modelling platforms, BIM-informed workflows)
• Experience in contributing to or leading technical elements of bids and tenders, including methodology development and resourcing
• Ability to act as a technical lead or reviewer within a discipline, providing assurance and mentoring to project teams
• An understanding of hydrology, hydraulics, geomorphology, or coastal processes, and how these inform scheme development and design.
Location and contact
JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.
The role will be located in our modern and spacious Warrington office, which can be found on the second floor of the purpose-built Phoenix House office campus. As well as boasting secure onsite parking, access to EV charging points and bicycle storage, our Warrington office is also within walking distance of the amenities and leisure facilities of Warrington town centre. Excellent transport links to the nearby cities of Manchester and Liverpool provide easy access for commuters travelling by road or rail.
For further information or an informal discussion about this position, please contact Matt Smith on matt.smith@jbaconsulting.com
The JBA Family
The JBA Group is a family of environmental, engineering and risk management companies committed to exceptional service and helping clients and communities build resilience to flood and environmental risk in a changing climate. We're leading the way to integrate science and technology to provide our clients with a forward-thinking view of climate resilience.
We can only do this through our fantastic team, and we believe in providing a competitive salary, flexible working conditions and great benefits package. Our continued independence is assured by our unique ‘guardianship’ model which means all shares are held by JBA employees and Staff Trust.
Alongside this, we’re focused on helping our staff develop their skills and offer a generous training budget to every member of staff, as well as a professional development programme and support in the attainment of professional qualifications including chartered membership.
We invest in our staff’s mental health and wellbeing, encouraging our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance and organising social activities from bake sales and book clubs to badminton. We also invest in the wider community by funding our own charitable foundation, the JBA Trust, supporting sustainability initiatives such as tree planting, and facilitating outreach visits by our team of STEM ambassadors.
JBA is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, support veterans of the defence forces back into work, and promote a menopause-friendly workplace, having signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge.
All roles will be considered for part-time or flexible working, and we encourage applications from candidates who may be returning to work after a career break for any reason, or who are looking to change industry.
No unsolicited CVs from Agencies. All Agencies should note that if JBA receives an application via other means - even if it comes after your first contact with us - there will be no contractual entitlement to an introduction fee or other fees. In sending us any applications you are deemed to have agreed to these terms.
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