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 commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors.
* Maximise returns on budgets and demonstrate value for money.
* Set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice.
* Develop long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements.
* Provide country‑wide support to Integrated Delivery Management teams.
* Champion effective governance and commercial assurance.
* Maintain relationships internally and externally, becoming an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations.
* Undertake training and participate in incident response duties.
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, make informed decisions and deliver the most advantageous solution.
* Administration skills – strong organisation, 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.
* 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
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
For further information, email: Kerrie.Pitson@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews w/c 17/11/25.
Additional Notes
Please note, this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship, so you should contact UK Visas and Immigration or visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for professional advice based on your personal circumstances regarding options for obtaining the right to work in the UK.
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
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