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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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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.
* Provide 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.
* Develop excellent relationships internally and externally and become an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high‑performing team.
* Attend incident response duties when required; undertake training and participate in incident response duties as an essential part of working for the Environment Agency.
Team
We are the Commercial and Framework Management (CAFM) team, part of Portfolio Management, Assurance & Commercial (PMAC), supporting our Programme and Contract Management Service to create a better place and build resilient communities through excellent commercial risk management. You will be an integrated part of our national team and will support your local delivery hub leadership ensuring we deliver the most sustainable outcomes on our delivery programmes.
Essential Education / Skills / Behaviours
* 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. 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 (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).
Contact and Additional Information
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship. For further information, email:
Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews w/c 17/11/25. Competences: Influences & Persuades Others; Focuses on Customers and Partners; Data and Information Management.
Benefits
Benefits include 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.
Working Arrangements
The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working. The team is nationally dispersed across the country. Some travel required with occasional overnight stays. A virtual open evening will be held on 23/10/25 at 18:00.
Additional Notes
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability.
Seniority Level
* Associate
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Management and Manufacturing
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