🚀 Assistant Commercial Services Manager - 32139

Overview

We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all community sections. At the Environment Agency we strive to ensure 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 commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors.
• Help 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 and commercial assurance.
• Undertake incident response duties as part of the Environment Agency’s incident role.
• Build and maintain excellent relationships internally and externally, becoming an expert on contractual and commercial interpretations within a high‑performing team.

Qualifications & Skills

• Essential education: 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 – 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 the confidence to ask questions to drive development.
• Interests in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.
• Desired education: Degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience.
• Working toward 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

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.

Contact

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Interview date: 17/11/25