Job Description
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.
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.
You won’t be alone. 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.
Responsibilities
• Provide commercial assurance and governance support to key contractual agreements. • Negotiate and manage contracts with consultancies and contractors. • Develop and manage pathfinder programmes to embed best practice. • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Undertake incident response duties as required. • Support the delivery of sustainable outcomes on national programmes.
Experience / Skills Required
* 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 and deliver value for money.
* Administration skills: strong organisation, minute‑taking and report drafting.
* Willingness to shadow and undertake long‑term professional qualifications such as NEC training, CIPS, etc.
* 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).
Benefits
Generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers numerous choices to accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
Practical Information
• The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. • Some travel required with occasional overnight stays. • The role is not sponsored; visa arrangements must be handled via UKVI. • Interviews scheduled for 17/11/25. • A virtual open evening will be held on 23/10/25 at 18:00. For further information, email Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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