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Job Description
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.
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 will also help set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and develop long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements that deliver for both 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. 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.
Responsibilities
* Commercially manage the governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors.
* Develop and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and long‑term partnership arrangements.
* Provide commercial assurance and framework management, championing effective governance across delivery teams.
* Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Participate in incident response duties and undertake required training.
* Support the local delivery hub leadership to deliver the most sustainable outcomes on delivery programmes.
Qualifications & Experience
* A‑Level Qualifications, Level 3 Qualifications or Equivalent.
* Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal (influencing) skills.
* Stakeholder management experience.
* Strong data and document management skills.
* Commercial acumen – the 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 undertake long‑term professional qualifications (e.g. NEC training, CIPS) and ask questions to drive development.
* Interest in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification is desirable.
* 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).
Benefits
* Generous pension provision.
* Flexible working – hybrid working available; some travel and overnight stays may be required.
* Excellent training and learning opportunities, including personal and professional development.
Contact & Interview
For further information, email: Kerrie.Pitson@environment‑agency.gov.uk
Interview week: 17/11/25
Virtual open evening: 23/10/25 at 18:00
Note: This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For visa information, see https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration.
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