Overview
At the Environment Agency 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
You will support 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 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.
Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises.
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 skills, ability to write minutes and draft reports.
* Willingness to shadow, undertake long‑term professional qualifications (such as 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).
Competencies
1. Influences and Persuades Others – Present a convincing case that wins people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.
2. Focuses on Customers and Partners – Address the needs of internal and external customers, provide rapid and effective responses.
3. Data and Information Management – Collect, analyse, interpret, record, manage, develop and share data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Benefits & Working Arrangements
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.
The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. Some travel required with occasional overnight stays.
Application & Contact
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for professional advice.
For further information, email: Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews w/c 17/11/25. Competence 1–3 questions will be assessed during the interview process.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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