Job Overview
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.
At the Environment Agency there’s so much more to our work than building flood risk management schemes or regulating industry. We strive to ensure that everything we do counts towards leaving a legacy to be proud of for people, communities, and the environment – for all of us to enjoy and for future generations.
About the Role
The role is all about supporting the team overseeing the commercial governance of our contracts with key consultancies and contractors – a vital role in the success of our projects, and our ability to maximise returns on our budget and demonstrate value for money. You’ll also help set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and develop long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements that deliver for both of us, and society.
You won’t be alone. The Commercial Assurance and Framework Management Team provides country‑wide support to our Integrated Delivery Management teams and the wider Project Management community, championing effective governance and commercial assurance, to achieve the very best value for money. It’s something that will see you quickly develop excellent relationships internally and externally and become an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high performing team.
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors.
* Set up and manage pathfinder programmes embedding best practice and developing long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements.
* Provide country‑wide support to Integrated Delivery Management teams and the wider Project Management community.
* Develop excellent internal and external relationships and become an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations.
* Undertake training and incident response duties as required.
Experience and Skills Required
Essential Education / Skills / Behavioural Requirements
* A‑Level qualifications, Level 3 qualifications or equivalent.
* Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Stakeholder management experience.
* Strong data and document management skills.
* Commercial acumen – ability to analyse business situations, take proportionate risks, make informed decisions and deliver value for money.
* Administration skills – strong organisational skills, ability to write minutes and draft reports.
* Willingness to shadow, undertake long‑term professional qualifications (e.g. NEC training, CIPS) and the confidence to ask questions to drive development.
* Interest in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
Desired Education / Professional Requirements
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
* Working towards status with a recognised professional body such as ICE, CIWEM, APM, CIPS or RICS.
* Formal training in contract management (e.g. NEC, Contract Management Capability Programme).
Job Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Application Information
When completing your application please tell us why you think you would be suitable for the role and what skills and experience you would bring to the role.
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for advice on right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Generous pension provision and leave entitlement.
* Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance.
* Excellent training and learning opportunities, including personal and professional development.
Travel
The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. Some travel required with occasional overnight stays. The team is nationally dispersed across the country.
Contact
Email: Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Virtual open evening will be held on 23/10/25 at 18:00.
Interviews w/c 17/11/25.
Competency Questions
Competence 1 – Influences and Persuades Others
* Present a convincing and attractive case that wins people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.
* Describe a situation where you persuaded a senior leader to pursue a challenging action in a commercial environment, explaining the techniques used.
Competence 2 – Focuses on Customers and Partners
* Address needs of internal and external customers, providing rapid and effective responses.
* Describe a situation where you balanced the needs of varying stakeholders to reach a successful outcome.
Competence 3 – Data and Information Management
* Collect, analyse, interpret, record, manage, develop and share data and information appropriately.
* Describe a time when you collected, validated, and managed complex commercial data from multiple sources, and systems used to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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