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.
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 oversight of commercial governance for contracts with key consultancies and contractors.
* Set up and manage pathfinder programmes to embed best practice and develop long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements.
* Champion effective governance and commercial assurance across country‑wide Integrated Delivery Management teams.
* Develop excellent internal and external relationships, becoming an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations.
* Undertake training and participate in incident response duties as required.
Experience / Skills Required
* Essential education: A‑Level or equivalent (Level 3).
* Skilled communicator with strong interpersonal and 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 value for money.
* Administration skills – strong organisational, minutes taking and report drafting.
* Willingness to shadow, undertake long‑term professional qualifications (e.g., NEC, CIPS) and 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).
Benefits
Benefits include a generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Flexible working supports a healthy work/life balance and offers choices to accommodate personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development.
Additional Information
The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. Some travel is required with occasional overnight stays.
A virtual open evening will be held on 23/10/25 at 18:00.
For further information, email: Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews w/c 17/11/25.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
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