🚀 Assistant Commercial Services Manager - 32139

Overview

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 us and society.

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.

Responsibilities

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. In this position you will:

• Support the commercial governance of contracts with key consultancies and contractors.
• Set up and manage pathfinder programmes to embed best practice.
• Develop long‑term collaborative partnership arrangements that deliver value for both the Environment Agency and society.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholder and client management across the national delivery hub.
• Advise and influence senior leaders on commercial and contractual matters.
• Assist in the administration of meetings, minutes and reports.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential education, skills and behaviours:

• 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 (e.g. NEC training, CIPS) and confidence to ask questions to drive development.
• Interest in infrastructure, construction or environmental programmes.

Desired Education and 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).

Benefits

Benefits include generous pension provision and leave entitlement. Our 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. Some travel required with occasional overnight stays. The role can be fulfilled via hybrid working.

Contact & Additional Information

Please note this role does NOT qualify for sponsorship; you should contact UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) or visit for options on obtaining right to work in the UK.

For further information, email:

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

Interviews w/c 17/11/25.