Assistant Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management firm in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager. This diverse role involves supporting day-to-day commercial tasks, managing invoices, and assisting with insurance claims. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail, with a preference for those studying or holding a qualification in Commercial Management. This position offers significant career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Basic understanding of commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Support team with commercial tasks to meet contract requirements.
• Assist with maintenance work approvals and invoicing.
• Help manage insurance claims and support negotiations.
• Track costs with finance teams.

Skills

Great communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Understanding of financial principles

Willingness to learn

Education

Qualification in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager who wants to work in a diverse role where no two days are the same. Our client is one of the largest facilities management and maintenance contractors in the UK, offering market leading opportunities for talented professionals looking for long term career progression. Due to an increase in upcoming projects, there is now a need for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join this highly successful and forward-thinking organisation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the team with day-to-day commercial tasks and helping ensure we meet contract requirements.
• Assisting with maintenance work approvals, emergency notifications, and invoicing.
• Helping manage insurance claims by gathering information and supporting negotiations.
• Working with finance teams to ensure costs are tracked and invoiced correctly.
• Contributing to training sessions and briefings to build your commercial knowledge.
• Keeping track of important correspondence and updates.
• Assisting with pricing, productivity analysis, and market research.
• Helping produce reports and update service documentation.
• Supporting the creation of tenancy agreements and other legal documents.

Qualifications

• Great communication skills – written and verbal.
• A keen eye for detail and a basic understanding of financial principles.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ideally studying towards or holding a qualification in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying.
• A willingness to learn about contracts and commercial processes.
• PFI experience is ideal but not essential.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to perform this Assistant Commercial Manager role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now.