Assistant Commercial Manager In Rail

Cumming Group Uk & Europe; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

Career progression

Global project exposure

Training & accreditation support

Networking events

Descripción de la vacante

Cumming Group UK & Europe in Madrid is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support commercial management and cost consultancy on data centre projects across Spain and Europe. You will work with senior leaders through feasibility, procurement, construction and close-out, enhancing your contractual and client-facing skills.

The role offers exposure to high-value data centre developments and opportunities for professional accreditation within a collaborative, hybrid working environment.

Formación

• Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3-7 years' experience in quantity surveying, cost consultancy, commercial management or a related discipline.
• Professional Accreditation: MRICS, AssocRICS, or working towards chartered status preferred.
• Good understanding of construction procurement routes and contract administration principles.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT or similar forms of contract.
• Experience working on complex construction, infrastructure, industrial, MEP or mission‑critical projects is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of commercial risk, change management and cost control processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other cost management tools.

Responsabilidades

• Support the delivery of commercial and cost management services across multiple data centre projects.
• Assist with the preparation and review of cost plans, estimates, budgets and benchmarking exercises.
• Support procurement activities, including tender preparation, tender analysis and recommendation reports.
• Assist in the administration of contracts, including NEC and JCT forms where applicable.
• Review contractor applications, variations, change orders and commercial submissions.
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, cashflow reports and financial updates for project stakeholders.
• Support project teams in monitoring commercial risk and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Assist with value engineering exercises and life cycle cost analysis.
• Contribute to budget management, forecasting and financial control processes.
• Participate in client, consultant and contractor meetings, providing commercial support and reporting.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals, resource planning and project performance reporting.
• Mentor and assist junior team members where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with internal governance procedures.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial risk management

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Multi-priority management

Communication skills

Proj. cost control

NEC/JCT familiarity

Educación

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

Herramientas

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Commercial Manager in Rail Cumming Group UK & Europe Madrid, area metropolitana (comarca); comunidad de madrid, Spain

Descripción del trabajo

Cumming Group is an international project and cost management consultancy delivering innovative solutions in construction, real estate, and infrastructure. With a commitment to collaboration, transparency, and performance excellence, we support some of the world’s most respected clients across diverse range of sectors. Si sus habilidades, experiencia y cualificaciones coinciden con las de esta descripción del puesto, no demore su solicitud. The Role: Cumming Group are looking to recruit an Assistant Commercial Manager to join our team in the Madrid office. You will support the commercial management and cost consultancy delivery of complex, high-value data centre projects across Spain and Europe. Working alongside senior commercial and project leaders, you will be involved in all stages of the project lifecycle, from feasibility and procurement through to construction, commissioning and close-out. This role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your commercial, contractual and client-facing skills within the rapidly expanding data centre sector while working on some of Europe’s most significant digital infrastructure developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of commercial and cost management services across multiple data centre projects.
• Assist with the preparation and review of cost plans, estimates, budgets and benchmarking exercises.
• Support procurement activities, including tender preparation, tender analysis and recommendation reports.
• Assist in the administration of contracts, including NEC and JCT forms where applicable.
• Review contractor applications, variations, change orders and commercial submissions.
• Prepare regular cost reports, forecasts, cashflow reports and financial updates for project stakeholders.
• Support project teams in monitoring commercial risk and identifying opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Assist with value engineering exercises and life cycle cost analysis.
• Contribute to budget management, forecasting and financial control processes.
• Participate in client, consultant and contractor meetings, providing commercial support and reporting.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals, resource planning and project performance reporting.
• Mentor and assist junior team members where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure compliance with internal governance procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3-7 years' experience in quantity surveying, cost consultancy, commercial management or a related discipline.
• Professional Accreditation: MRICS, AssocRICS, or working towards chartered status preferred.
• Good understanding of construction procurement routes and contract administration principles.
• Familiarity with NEC, JCT or similar forms of contract.
• Experience working on complex construction, infrastructure, industrial, MEP or mission‑critical projects is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Understanding of commercial risk, change management and cost control processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced project environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other cost management tools.

Why Join Cumming Group?

When you join our team, you become part of a business that invests in people, values diversity and celebrates innovation. We empower our employees to deliver exceptional results while continuing to grow personally and professionally.

Benefits

• A collaborative, people-first culture with genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• Exposure to landmark projects across data centres, commercial, healthcare, education, residential and public sectors.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading commercial and project management professionals.
• Access to a global network of technical experts and sector specialists.
• Ongoing learning and development through internal and external training programmes.
• Support towards professional accreditation and chartership.
• Frequent social, networking and team‑building events.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Cumming Group is committed to creating a diverse workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All job applicants will receive equal treatment without regard to age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, “race” (includes nationality, national / ethnic origins, colour) marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, gender reassignment, religion and belief.