🚀 Assistant Commercial Services Manager - 32139

Overview

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

• Oversee commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors, maximising budget returns and demonstrating value for money.
• Set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice, develop long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements, and deliver for both the Agency and society.
• Champion effective governance and commercial assurance across Integrated Delivery Management teams, becoming an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high‑performing team.
• Cultivate excellent internal and external relationships, developing expertise in contractual and commercial interpretations.
• Participate in incident response duties, supporting communities and preventing harm to the environment.

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 draft minutes and reports.
• Willingness to undertake long‑term professional qualifications (e.g., NEC training, CIPS) and ask questions to drive development.
• Interest in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
• Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience (desired).
• Working towards status with a recognised professional body such as ICE, CIWEM, APM, CIPS, or RICS (desired).
• Formal training in contract management (e.g., NEC, Contract Management Capability Programme) (desired).

Benefits

• 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, including personal and professional development.
• Hybrid working is available; some travel and occasional overnight stays required.

Contact

Email:

Interviews w/c 17/11/25

This role does NOT qualify for sponsorship.

A virtual open evening will be held on 23/10/25 at 18:00.