Assistant Commercial Manager

Michael Page; Bradford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a career-minded Assistant Quantity Surveyor or related role to join the Bradford-based commercial team. You will support the Commercial Manager across multiple projects and frameworks, applying cost management and commercial reporting disciplines.

The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified or studying towards a QS/Commercial Management qualification, with strong Excel skills, attention to detail and a collaborative approach to governance, procurement and payments.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or studying towards a degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• 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.

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 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.

Skills

Cost management

Forecasting

Commercial reporting

Interim valuations

Final accounts

Valuations

Analytical skills

Relationship-building

Time management

Strong communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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.