FCERM Project manager

Job Specification: Project Management Support Officer (Flood Defence & Coastal Protection)

Main Purpose of Job

To provide comprehensive project management support to the Flood Defence and Coastal Protection Project Manager. The successful candidate will assist in delivering asset management duties and in the development and management of Carmarthenshire County Council’s flood defence and coastal adaptation capital works programme, ensuring full alignment with the Welsh Government Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy (Oct, 2021).

Key Responsibilities

• Capital Works Development: Support the formulation of short-term (annual), medium-term (2-5 years), and long-term (5+ years) capital works programmes to deliver robust flood risk management and coastal adaptation across Carmarthenshire.
• Collaborative Project Delivery: Partner closely with the private sector and the Welsh Government (WG) to project manage and deliver the capital works programme efficiently.
• Funding & Reporting: Assist in drafting applications for grant funding and compile detailed project management reports for the Welsh Government and the Flood Defence and Coastal Protection Engineer.
• Financial Compliance: Support the Flood Defence and Coastal Protection Engineer in planning, managing, and monitoring financial performance. Ensure strict adherence to corporate timelines, financial regulations, and budgetary balance.
• Budget Management: Competently manage project revenue and capital budgets while maintaining full compliance with all grant and external funding terms and conditions.
• Stakeholder Consultation: Direct, arrange, and participate in formal consultations with a diverse range of stakeholders, including elected members, landowners, and both statutory and non-statutory parties. Serve as a highly effective advocate for the Council during complex, high-profile, or contentious consultations.
• Team Publicity: Contribute actively to the marketing, promotion, and publicity of the Flood Defence and Coastal Protection (FDCP) Team and its ongoing work programmes.
• Training Coordination: Organise and oversee a continuous, structured professional training programme for members of the FDCP Team.
• Incident Support: Assist the Flood Defence and Coastal Protection Manager with incident management, which includes participating in on-site duties and working outside of core hours when required.
• Event Investigation: Assist the Flood Defence Manager in investigating significant flooding events and drafting formal Section 19 reports as mandated by the Flood and Water Management Act 2010.

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

• Academic Foundation: Relevant degree or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Project Management: Certified PRINCE2 project management qualification.
• Continuous Development: Clear, demonstrable evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Job-Related Skills & Competencies

• Problem Solving: Ability to think creatively and innovatively, analyse complex problems, make sound decisions, and translate theoretical solutions into practical outcomes.
• Workload Management: Excellent organisational skills with a proven capability to prioritise, delegate work, and adapt dynamically to changing service priorities and conflicting demands.
• Resilience: Proven ability to work productively within a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines while successfully balancing a diverse workload.
• Communication: Ability to clearly, confidently, and effectively communicate critical information to diverse audiences in both written and verbal formats.
• Data Analysis: Ability to assimilate, analyse, and interpret complex data to produce clear, structured statistical and written reports.
• Fiscal Responsibility: Strong budget monitoring and comprehensive financial management skills.
• Technical Literacy: Full familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite and MS Project software.

Knowledge & Experience

• Domain Practice: Practical working knowledge of modern project management frameworks and strict budget monitoring practices.
• Professional Track Record: Relevant work experience within a similar operational or engineering environment.
• Multi-Project Delivery: Demonstrable experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Personal Qualities

• Drive & Motivation: Ability to demonstrate strong drive, commitment to wider organisational objectives, and self-motivation, alongside the ability to motivate others to maintain high standards.
• Relationship Building: Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with colleagues, team members, elected members, senior council management, and external public, private, or voluntary bodies.