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.
Overview
This 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.
The Commercial Assurance and Framework Management Team provides country‑wide support to our Integrated Delivery Management teams and 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.
Responsibilities
* Support the commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors.
* Set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice.
* Drive long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements that deliver for the Agency and society.
* Provide country‑wide support to Integrated Delivery Management teams and wider Project Management community.
* Champion effective governance and commercial assurance to achieve the best value for money.
* Develop excellent relationships internally and externally, becoming an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations.
* Undertake incident response duties as required.
Essential Education / Skills / Behaviours
* 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 understand and analyse business situations, take proportionate risks, make informed decisions and deliver the most advantageous solution.
* Administration skills – strong organisation, ability to write minutes and draft reports.
* Willingness to shadow, undertake long‑term professional qualifications (such as NEC training, CIPS) and 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).
When completing your application please tell us why you think you would be suitable for the role and what skills & experience you would bring.
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.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Additional Information
Some travel required with occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. A virtual open evening will be held on 23/10/25 at 18:00.
Contact for further information: Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews w/c 17/11/25.
Notice
This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For visa advice please visit the UKVI website.
Competence
Competence 1 – Influences and Persuades Others
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.
Competence 2 – Focuses on Customers and Partners
Question: Describe a situation where you have needed to balance the needs of a variety of stakeholders with differing drivers to reach a successful outcome. How did you manage relationships throughout?
Competence 3 – Data and Information Management
Question: Can you describe a time when you had to collect, validate, and manage complex commercial data from multiple sources? What systems or processes did you use to ensure the data was accurate, securely stored, and compliant with relevant standards?
Guidance
For more information on guidelines for using artificial intelligence in your application, review the Civil Service Careers website. Applications must provide truthful, factually accurate statements from your own experience.
Additional Support
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment.
Recruitment
The Environment Agency, as a Non‑Departmental Public Body, is committed to value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs.
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