Project Delivery Manager - (Flood Capital Programme)

Project Delivery Manager - (Flood Capital Programme)

Permanent, Full Time

£62,710 to £73,776 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 26th July 2026 (23:59)

Interview Dates: 10th & 11th August 2026 

Job Purpose 

Essex is committed to ensuring it is a place where business can flourish, communities are supported to be more resilient, collective environmental impact is minimised and strong partnerships between the public, private and voluntary sector are secured to drive joint outcomes. 

The Project Delivery Manager will lead and project manage delivery contracts in the execution of our Flood Capital Programme, He or she will lead the successful delivery of this important programme, thereby reducing flood risk to properties and assets. The role will operate under strict delivery deadlines, subject to public and political pressures and expectations.

With experience of developing priorities for capital investment and the practical application of programme and project management methodologies, this role will also require experience of building and maintaining strong relationships with finance and delivery partners.

Roles at this level will be focused on delivering results in a specific functional area. They will hold expertise on the application of policy and improvement of service delivery.  These roles have clear team budgets and targets set within the overall service requirements. The role is accountable for:  

· Undertaking regular operational planning and performance reviews to maintain exceptional service delivery and ensures the political objectives and priorities of the council are met. 

· Working collaboratively within and across internal functions to commercially support the delivery of best possible outcomes for our customers on a financially sustainable basis.

· Maintaining and nurturing collaborative relationships with other teams in the function and external organisations that support the delivery of annual plans relating to water management. 

· Implementing changes and continually evaluating service to improve the area of work, while maintaining the highest possible levels of service quality are continually delivered. 

· Managing complex issues and resources to meet the needs of customers and deliver the best possible outcomes for the flood capital programme. 

· Effective utilisation of digital technologies and innovation across the function. 

· Equality and diversity are celebrated and considered as part of all decisions taken. 

· Using professional expertise to translate goals and plans into ways of working that comply with relevant legislation and statutory requirements and manages a level of appropriate risk. 

· Deliver exemplar customer interactions to individuals and communities which support strong relationships and a reputation for achieving outcomes and resolving issues.

Accountabilities

· Responsible for the use of project management techniques ensuring resources are used effectively in the delivery of flood capital projects, meeting timescales and costs set in the flood capital programme. 

· Delivers advice on priorities and proposals for flood capital projects submitted by the project delivery team. 

· Lead the performance management review process with project design engineers, taking responsibility for the identification of, and delivery against, performance targets. 

· Conduct regular case-management reviews and prioritisation techniques across the delivery function. 

· Deliver quarterly project delivery and implementation updates to senior leaders and managers. 

· Support the Executive Flood Partnership Group and Essex Flood Board. 

· Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leaders and members. 

· Responsible for ensuring compliance with all appropriate external and internal procurement, finance and legal regulation and processes. 

· Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. 

Skills and Knowledge

· Educated to degree level and/or equivalent professional qualification, or equivalent experience. 

· Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant professional area (e.g. flood risk management, programme and project management). 

· Senior project management training/qualification/accreditation/experience with evidence of successful project outcomes.  

· Proficient in the development of priorities for capital investment and policy objectives, in a large and complex service organisation. 

· Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external partners.  Knowledge and experience of working within a legal/political framework. 

· Knowledge of delivering flood risk and water management, the role of Local Authorities, and the challenges being faced,

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Why Essex?

As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.

In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site .

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs.

At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.

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