Assistant Commercial Manager

Michael Page Property and Construction; Baildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Bradford is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a busy commercial team supporting delivery of multiple projects. You will assist with cost management, CVRs, valuations, procurement and reporting while developing professional qualifications and knowledge of contract administration and health & safety.

We welcome applicants with degree qualifications or working towards a professional qualification, and a drive to develop into a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager across

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or studying towards a degree in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management
• Experience in commercial, quantity surveying or contract management
• Strong cost management, forecasting, CVRs and reporting knowledge
• Procurement and subcontract management knowledge
• Experience supporting interim valuations and final accounts
• Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word
• Organised with good time management and methodical approach
• Aware of contract administration, health & safety and risk management

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager in the delivery of commercial and contractual obligations across multiple projects and frameworks.
• Assist with cost management, budget control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Prepare and support CVRs, cash flow forecasts and performance reporting.
• Support change management processes, including identification, valuation and administration of variations.
• Maintain accurate cost and commercial records to support entitlement and claims management.
• Assist in the preparation of applications for payment and final accounts.
• Produce commercial data and reporting to support business performance and future bidding opportunities.
• Support risk and opportunity management across projects.
• Assist with subcontract procurement, contract administration and payment processes.
• Work with operations, procurement and finance teams to ensure robust commercial governance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements and health and safety standards.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial experience

Cost management

Forecasting

Valuations

Subcontract management

Procurement

Interim valuations

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Word

Organisational skills

Contract administration

Health and safety

Risk management

Education

Degree qualification / pursuing degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

If you are currently working as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Assistant, Assistant Commercial Manager, Quantity Surveying Graduate or Commercial Administrator and are looking for your next step, we'd love to hear from you.

Client Details

Our client are a well known FM and maintenance contractor looking to add to their Bradford based commercial team.

Description

• Support the Commercial Manager in the delivery of commercial and contractual obligations across multiple projects and frameworks.
• Assist with cost management, budget control, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Prepare and support Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs), cash flow forecasts and performance reporting.
• Support change management processes, including the identification, valuation and administration of variations.
• Maintain accurate cost and commercial records to support contractual entitlement and claims management.
• Assist in the preparation of applications for payment and final accounts.
• Produce commercial data and reporting to support business performance and future bidding opportunities.
• Support risk and opportunity management activities across projects.
• Assist with subcontract procurement, contract administration and payment processes.
• Work collaboratively with operational, procurement and finance teams to ensure robust commercial governance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual requirements and health and safety standards.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Profile

• Degree qualified, studying towards a degree, or working towards a professional qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a commercial, quantity surveying or contract management role.
• Understanding of cost management, forecasting, CVRs and commercial reporting.
• Knowledge of subcontract management and procurement processes.
• Experience supporting interim valuations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• A methodical approach with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Awareness of contract administration, health and safety and risk management principles.

Job Offer

• Clear career development path into Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager positions.
• Exposure to large-scale projects and framework contracts.
• Structured professional development and support towards further qualifications.
• Collaborative and supportive commercial team environment.
• Opportunity to influence project performance and commercial success across a diverse portfolio.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.