Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Support the team overseeing the commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors.
* 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.
* Provide country‑wide support to Integrated Delivery Management teams and the wider Project Management community, championing effective governance and commercial assurance to achieve the very best value for money.
* Develop excellent relationships internally and externally and become an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high‑performing team.
* Undertake training and participate in incident response duties when required; support communities and prevent harm to the environment.
Qualifications
Essential education/skills/behaviours
* A‑Level qualifications, Level 3 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. Demonstrate curiosity and drive to achieve value for money.
* Administration skills – strong organisation skills, ability to write minutes and draft reports.
* Willingness to shadow, undertake long‑term professional qualifications (e.g., NEC training, CIPS) and the confidence to ask questions to drive development.
* Interests 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 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, including personal and professional development.
Contact and Additional Information
This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For further information, email: Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews w/c 17/11/25
Virtual open evening – 23/10/25 at 18:00
Competence Assessment
Applicants will be asked to provide evidence for the following competencies using the STAR technique:
* Influences and Persuades Others – e.g., persuading a senior leader to pursue a specific challenging action.
* Focuses on Customers and Partners – e.g., balancing stakeholder needs to reach a successful outcome.
* Data and Information Management – e.g., collecting, validating and managing complex commercial data.
Administrative Notes
We are a Non-Departmental Public Body; continuous service does not apply. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer flexible working patterns, including job share.
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