35738 - Project Director - Kendal Flood Risk Mitigation Scheme - National


Company:	Environment Agency
Salary:	£68,820
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	National, YO1 7PR
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 4 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Jul 2026
Closing date:	23 Aug 2026

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Summary

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join a workforce which embraces difference and welcomes everyone.

We are looking for a Project Director to lead delivery of the Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme through construction phase, working closely with the Project Sponsor/Requirements Manager and delivery partners. Key responsibilities include:

• Oversight of the project managers, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly understood

• Owning the relationships with other organisations at a senior level

Ensuring resourcing plans are in place for each phase

Effectively horizon scan for the unknowns outside the plan

Providing technical expertise to support the team and embed best practice project management principles in change control, risk management and project governance

Ensuring the project SRO and the Sponsor/Requirements Manager have confidence in delivery and a clear understanding of risks, issues and opportunities

Embedding governance aligned to The Teal Book and ensuring appropriate escalation routes are followed for the resolution of critical issues

Leading an effective and collaborative Project Management Office for the duration of the construction phase

Enabling collaboration across our internal teams and delivery partners to ensure effective delivery

A rare opportunity to take a leading role in an iconic infrastructure scheme of regional significance. The project will increase the level of flood risk protection to homes and businesses in Kendal and its surroundings, enhance nature and the local environment and be a stimulus for the local economy.

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.

The team

We are Major Projects, sitting within Project and Programme Delivery (PPD). We create a better place through excellence in Major Project delivery aligned to The Teal Book and the Government Functional Standard for Project Delivery.

We collaboratively deliver Major Projects throughout their lifecycle to reduce flood risk, deliver environmental improvements and reduce carbon, resulting in added value and a greater sense of shared ownership with local communities.

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