Environment Agency – Deputy Director for Engineering andStandards

We are the

Environment Agency. We protect and improve the environment. Acting

to reduce the impacts of a changing climate on people and wildlife

is at the heart of everything we do.

We

reduce the risks to people, properties and businesses from flooding

and coastal erosion. We protect and improve the quality of water,

making sure there is enough for people, businesses, agriculture and

the environment. Our work helps to ensure people can enjoy the

water environment through angling and navigation. We look after

land quality, promote sustainable land management, and help protect

and enhance wildlife habitats. We work closely with businesses to

help them comply with environmental regulations.

The Deputy Director for Engineering and Standards plays a

key role in the Environment Agency. This role is accountable for

managing and assuring the application of the engineering and asset

management data and technical standards. The role is interesting

and varied, the Deputy Director leads on external relationships

with many of the EA’s partners and stakeholders, has a significant

impact on England’s FCRM, navigation and water infrastructure, and

leads the Agency’s Asset Management Technical Authority. This is an

exciting role for an innovative and technical leader with a passion

for utilising their expertise and working across the breadth of

engineering disciplines to enhance the country's resilience through

effective asset management.

Essential criteria : Will have held, or

demonstrated the capability to hold, a senior accountable

engineering role in a major complex infrastructure or allied safety

critical programme.

Strong technical

experience assuring significant scale programmes of engineering

construction as well as maintenance, operation and / or

decommissioning.

Excellent stakeholder

(both internal and external) management skills with strong customer

management and persuasion skills

An

in-depth understanding of the UK legislative and policy environment

relating to asset management.

Significant

experience of managing and / or influencing governance.

Experience of strategic oversight and contextual

technical support and leadership on innovative / sensitive /

contentious multi discipline-technical and engineering

principles.

A proven track record in

confidently communicating technical ideas to any

audience.

Recognition as a role model in the

strategic leadership of multi-disciplinary standards, safety and

the environment.

Educational

Requirements : Degree

in an appropriate engineering discipline (e.g. civil,

infrastructure, mechanical, or electrical engineering (BEng / BSc or

MEng), with further learning to Master’s level as required for

Chartered Engineer registration under

UK-SPEC.

Professional

Qualification Requirements :

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, (completion

of accredited qualifications and professional development under

UK-SPEC) or equivalent professional registration from an

internationally recognised engineering body.

Desirable criteria :

Institute of Asset Management Diploma or

equivalent.

Status of a Fellow of an

Engineering Institution.

Understanding of

reservoirs, bridges and land drainage law.

Location : National, any EA office

Grade

Rate :    £81,000

Candidates will

have the opportunity to find out more about the role as there will

be a virtual briefing session on Friday,

29

th

Aug from 10-11 am. Invitations can be

acquired by emailing :

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Heather.McQuillan@berwickpartners.co.uk

Please note that this is not part of the formal assessment

process; it is intended to give candidates the opportunity to learn

more about the appointment and the Environment Agency.

The deadline for applications

is :   Sunday

14

th

September at 23 : 59 pm

Please

download the candidate brief for further information on the role

and how to apply.