🚀 Assistant Commercial Services Manager - 32139

The role is a Commercial Services Manager supporting the Commercial Assurance and Framework Management Team within the Environment Agency. The position is based nationally and is hybrid – a mix of remote and office working with some travel required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors, ensuring value for money and budget compliance.
• Set up and manage pathfinder programmes that embed best practice and develop long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements.
• Provide country‑wide support to Integrated Delivery Management teams and the wider Project Management community, championing effective governance.
• Develop excellent relationships internally and externally, becoming an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high‑performing team.
• Participate in incident response duties and undertake required training as part of the Environment Agency incident role.

Qualifications

• A‑Level 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 skills, 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.
• Desired – Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience and 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:
Interviews w/c 17/11/25
Virtual open evening 23/10/25 at 18:00