Job Description
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community wishing to join an organisation that embraces difference and welcomes everyone.
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. 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.
Responsibilities
* Support the Commercial Assurance and Framework Management (CAFM) team in providing country‑wide support to Integrated Delivery Management teams and the wider Project Management community.
* Champion 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.
* Participate in incident response duties when required, supporting communities and preventing harm to the environment.
* Deliver presentations and proposals that win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly.
* Balance the needs of internal and external customers and respond rapidly and effectively.
* Collect, validate and manage complex commercial data from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy, secure storage and compliance with relevant standards.
Qualifications
* 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 – the ability to understand and analyse business situations, take proportionate risks and deliver the most advantageous solution, demonstrating curiosity and drive to achieve value for money.
* Administration skills – strong organisation, ability to write minutes and draft reports.
* Willingness to shadow, undertake long‑term professional qualifications (such as NEC training, CIPS) and ask questions to drive development.
* Interest in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
* Desirable: 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 and 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 personal commitments. Excellent training and learning opportunities are available, including personal and professional development. Some travel is required with occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working.
Additional Information
Contact: Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Interviews w/c 17/11/25.
Virtual open evening on 23/10/25 at 18:00.
This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship.
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