Commercial Services Manager – Environment Agency
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.
About the Environment Agency
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.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors, ensuring we maximise returns on our budget and demonstrate value for money.
* Set up and manage Pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and develop long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements.
* Provide country‑wide commercial assurance and framework management support to Integrated Delivery Management teams and the wider Project Management community.
* Develop excellent relationships internally and externally, becoming an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high‑performing team.
* Undertake required training and participate in incident response duties, supporting communities and preventing harm to the environment.
* Actively contribute to renewal of commercial frameworks and identify improvement opportunities across delivery programmes.
Experience, Skills and Qualifications
* Essential education: A‑Level Qualifications, Level 3 Qualifications or Equivalent.
* Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills; proven stakeholder management experience.
* Strong data and document management skills, with the ability to write minutes and draft reports.
* Commercial acumen – the ability to analyse business situations, assess proportional risks and deliver value for money.
* Willingness to shadow, undertake long‑term professional qualifications (e.g., NEC training, CIPS) and ask questions to drive development.
* Interest in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
* Desired: Degree or equivalent professional qualification, professional body status (ICE, CIWEM, APM, CIPS, RICS) or formal training in contract management (e.g., NEC, Contract Management Capability Programme).
Benefits
Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate the demands that personal commitments may present. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. Some travel and occasional overnight stays may be required.
Contact
For further information, email: Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Application Details
Please note that this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. Interviews are scheduled for 17/11/25. A virtual open evening will be held on 23/10/25 at 18:00. Please bring in any of the required evidence of competencies and include a response to the question: "Describe a situation where you have been instrumental in persuading a senior leader to pursue a specific challenging course of action in a commercial environment, explaining the techniques you used to influence their decision."
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