City/Town
All
Region
National
Vacancies
1
Salary Minimum
£43,198
Post Type
Permanent
Job ID
36164
Closing date
01 Oct 2026
Published date
07 Sep 2026
Grade
Staff Grade 5
Role type
Commercial
Post type
Full Time, Part Time
Security check
Basic Check
Job description
You will advise on contract management matters including scope development, contract data, insurance requirements, and the NEC suite of Contracts, while supporting the development of future frameworks and delivering training and guidance.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting the development, procurement and mobilisation of commercial frameworks.
Assisting with the preparation and review of contract documentation, guidance and commercial tools.
Providing commercial expertise and NEC contract support to project teams and live frameworks.
Developing and delivering training, templates and best practice guidance.
Supporting commercial capability initiatives, knowledge sharing and stakeholder engagement.
Maintaining commercial resources and communications through SharePoint and Viva Engage.
Collecting, analysing and presenting data to support continuous improvement.
Supporting governance activities, including meeting coordination, approvals and action tracking.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective framework and contract management.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an interest in commercial management and contract delivery who enjoys working collaboratively, driving continuous improvement and supporting the delivery of important environmental outcomes.
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.
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.
Full or student membership of a recognised professional body, e.g. ICE, IMechE, CIWEM, MAPM, CIPS or RICS.
GCF: CMCP Foundation Accreditation or equivalent contract management training.
Certificated training in NEC4 contracts.
Essential experience in:
• Supporting framework or contract management, ideally within infrastructure, construction, FCRM or environmental programmes, able to follow established processes and procedures.
• Identifying and monitoring risks, raising concerns appropriately, providing clear factual information.
• Collecting and organising feedback, contributing observations and helping implement improvements.
• Good organisational and time management skills, able to plan tasks, manage competing priorities and deliver outputs to a high standard.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, able to build positive working relationships, collaborate with colleagues and partners, and share information clearly.
• Good written communication skills, competent in MS Office, with experience drafting reports, newsletters, briefs and documentation.
A virtual open evening will be held on Tuesday 22nd September - 17:30 - 18:30 - register here to join the call: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9d633547-d565-4105-a040-17c068905a0d@770a2450-0227-4c62-90c7-4e38537f1102?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog
Base location can be flexible but with an expectation of co-locating in Hub or delivery partner offices occasionally and travelling to team and departmental meetings when required.
For further information please contact: Jenna Pedder: [email protected]
Interviews due to take place w/c: 19/10/2026
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"PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview."
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection. "
Question: Please tell us about a situation where you have used your communication skills effectively to explain a complex commercial issue to a group of people?
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
CVs or other documents attached to your application will not be assessed for selection. "
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How did you prioritise your work, organise resources, and ensure you delivered high-quality results on time?"
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may consider using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when formulating your answer to the question.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.