Assistant Commercial Manager
Amey
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Paisley • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Visit company websiteJob Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Apply the Amey “Zero Harm” Safety Culture and support delivery of the account Target Zero Action Plans.
- Assist in the delivery of commercial best practice with risk, change, cost, and value management.
- Contribute to the identification, mitigation and management of opportunity and risk.
- Work with Finance to ensure the full cost control of project(s) including providing and monitoring budgets and forecasts in conjunction with the senior Commercial and Operational teams, assisting in the delivery of all commercial activities on the project including CVR reporting and WIP management in line with contractual entitlement.
- Be accountable for delivery of key commercial tasks as part of the wider commercial reporting requirement.
- Assist and advise the Commercial and Operational account management in ensuring timely issuing of all notices required under the Contract(s).
- Be pro-active in identifying the existence of all variations (changes) to the works, or any “claim” and “extension of time” situations in conjunction with other project team members.
- Ensure that all contemporary records are kept by the project team members for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and the evaluation of variations.
- Contribute and administer the creation of robust coding structure to facilitate accurate cost capture in conjunction with the Senior/Commercial Manager.
- Produce monthly and/or weekly cost and value data to support forecasts to completion of the project(s), KPI measures, Applications for Payment as directed.
- Work within time periods required under the Contract(s) and as required by the Company.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and to the Amey systems, processes, and procedures on Contracts of varying sizes.
- Support the procurement and management of subcontractors.
- Support and assist in the management of the subcontract procurement and payment process in accordance with the governance and fair payment processes.
- Take the lead on client change requests (Variations).
Requirements
- Hold or enrolled on a quantity surveying, commercial or related profession, degree or master’s degree, is desirable but not mandatory.
- Completion of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and progression to Technical/Member status of the relevant professional institutions will be an expectation of the role.
- Able to apply Health and Safety compliance and knowledge of Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental awareness legislation.
- Good commercial and financial acumen.
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the various forms of contracts & legislation.
- Awareness of industry issues.
- Good communicator and developing negotiation skills.
- Understands, demonstrates, and promotes an inclusive working environment.
- Some commercial management or quantity surveying experience or equivalent transferrable profession.
- Evidence of previous experience of work with suppliers or customers on financial and contract management of projects.
- Previous work with financial, commercial and/or contract management of projects.
Benefits
- Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
- Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities.
- Training Opportunities : Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
- Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
- Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
- Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
- Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
cost managementrisk managementvalue managementbudget forecastingcommercial reportingcontract managementcost captureKPI measuressubcontract procurementfinancial management
Soft skills
communicationnegotiationteam collaborationproactive problem solvinginclusivitycommercial acumenadvisory skillsorganizational skillstime managementclient relationship management
Certifications
quantity surveying degreecommercial degreemaster's degreeTechnical/Member status of professional institutionsContinuing Professional Development (CPD)