Assistant Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Commercial Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting infrastructure projects that impact millions. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life. You will be instrumental in delivering commercial excellence across high-value contracts, managing risks, and optimizing value. If you have a commercial mindset, analytical skills, and a collaborative approach, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to vital services for communities while developing your career.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 11%

25 days annual leave

Life assurance (4x salary)

Electric car scheme (after 6 months)

Health Cash Plan

Free eye tests

Volunteering days

Occupational health

Retail discounts

Digital GP

Study support

Maternity and flexible return options

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial or cost management, preferably in utilities or infrastructure.
• Proactive attitude and ambitions for professional membership.

Responsibilities

• Support cost management services throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on contract strategies and documentation.
• Conduct audits and site visits to ensure compliance and value.

Skills

Commercial Mindset

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of NEC Contracts

Project Lifecycle Knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying Degree

Similar Field Degree

Job description

Assistant Commercial Manager, Chichester

Client:

Southern Water

Location:

Falmer (Hybrid Working)

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

42e02fe96f63

Job Views:

3

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Closing Date: 25/04/2025

Job Title: Assistant Commercial Manager

Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)

Salary: Salary and package are to be discussed at the screening stage.

Job Overview

Join Southern Water as an Assistant Commercial Manager to support infrastructure projects that impact millions. You will help deliver commercial excellence across high-value contracts, managing risks, optimizing value, and ensuring compliance to deliver vital services to communities.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting cost management services, including appraisal, feasibility, cost planning, procurement, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Operating within a framework of commercial/cost management, control, and audit aligned with procurement best practices.
• Collaborating with Project Managers on contract strategies, creation, and documentation, using the Centre of Excellence for guidance.
• Ensuring alignment of commercial activities with quality management and audit processes, liaising with stakeholders.
• Supporting and conducting audits, site visits, and value-add activities.
• Recording and incorporating commercial and cost activities into budgets and costs.
• Assisting in setting target costs and fixed prices with Project Managers and contractors.

About You

We seek a candidate with a commercial mindset, analytical skills, and a collaborative approach. Ideally, you are working towards a Quantity Surveying degree or similar, with experience in commercial or cost management, preferably in utilities or infrastructure. Knowledge of NEC contracts, project lifecycles, and a proactive attitude are desirable. Ambitions for professional membership and strong communication skills will help you thrive.

Package

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits include:

• Performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11%
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Electric car scheme (after 6 months)
• Health Cash Plan
• Free eye tests
• Volunteering days
• Occupational health
• Retail discounts
• Digital GP
• Study support
• Maternity and flexible return options
• Cycle to work scheme

We encourage engagement and flexible solutions to accommodate personal circumstances. Our core purpose is to deliver water for life, supporting 24/7 incident response to ensure customer service quality. During your interview, incident support rotas will be discussed.

Privacy Statement: Existing employees must have managerial approval for applications. Eligibility to work in the UK is required, with proof provided during recruitment.

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