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Job Location | Leeds |
Education | Not Mentioned |
Salary | £35,895 - £40,613 per annum |
Industry | Not Mentioned |
Functional Area | Not Mentioned |
Job Type | Permanent, full-time |
About DefraDefra is the UK Government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy.Defra comprises of the Core Department, Environment Agency, Food Standards Agency, Rural Payments Agency, Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science, Forestry Commission, Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency, Natural England and Veterinary Medicines Directorate to name a few.Their broad remit means they play a major role in peoples day-to-day life, from the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink.About the Team and What They DoThis is a particularly exciting time to join the Defra group. They are leading on much of the government’s work to protect the public such as flood defence, enhancing science capability, improvement of the environment and aiding in a successful transition from the EU.Defra group Commercial have also been instrumental and helping the Government to respond to COVID by setting up contracts for "foodboxes" for the vulnerable.You will have the opportunity to contribute towards and influence the development of new approaches and policies on a wide range of issues affecting millions of people in the UK.The Infrastructure/Construction category team predominantly deliver construction and civil engineering commercial services, including both capital spend and operational maintenance.The team support to the Environment Agency underpins the construction and maintenance of the UK’s national flood and coastal defence infrastructure in mitigation of climate change.It also includes delivering large scale, complex infrastructure related professional procurements, mechanical & electrical engineering and specialist coastal protection work.The Government have recently announced a significant £5.2bn funding settlement over the next 6 years to aid in flood defences.What You Will Be Doing: