Commercial Assurance and Framework Management – Commercial Services Manager
Join the Environment Agency’s Commercial and Framework Management (CAFM) team within Portfolio Management, Assurance & Commercial (PMAC) to drive commercial risk management across national programmes.
Responsibilities
* Support contractual governance of key consultancies and contractors, maximizing value for money.
* 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.
* Build and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, becoming an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations.
* Participate in incident response duties and complete required training.
Requirements
* Essential: A-Level, Level 3 qualification 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, provide value for money.
* Effective administration – organise, write minutes, draft reports.
* Willingness to pursue long‑term professional qualifications such as NEC training, CIPS.
* Interest in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
Preferred Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
* Progressing toward a recognised professional body (e.g. ICE, CIWEM, APM, CIPS, RICS).
* Formal training in contract management (e.g. NEC, Contract Management Capability Programme).
Benefits
Generous pension provision, leave entitlement, flexible working, hybrid model, training and professional development opportunities.
Application
Please send your CV and a short statement explaining why you are suitable for the role. Interview dates: 17/11/25. The role is non‑sponsorship.
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