Assistant Commercial Manager

Peaple Talent; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaple Talent is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager in Swindon, UK. This role involves overseeing commercial management of a complex PFI contract, ensuring financial performance and compliance. Responsibilities include managing change control and driving cost control. Candidates should have proven PFI experience and a degree in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying. Strong FM knowledge is essential, alongside skills in stakeholder collaboration and financial performance management. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of NEC, bespoke PFI contracts, or long-term service agreements.
• Proven experience working on PFI contracts in a commercial or quantity surveying capacity.
• Strong FM knowledge across Hard and Soft services.

Responsibilities

• Manage variations, change control, and compensation events.
• Drive cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting.
• Lead valuations, payment applications, and final accounts.
• Partner with operational teams, clients, and suppliers.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost forecasting

Stakeholder collaboration

Financial performance management

Education

Degree in Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying

Job description

Assistant Commercial Manager, Swindon

Are you looking to play a pivotal role in the commercial management of one of the UK’s most complex and long‑term infrastructure contracts? How about a position where your commercial acumen directly shapes the financial performance and contractual compliance of critical FM services, supporting real communities through the delivery of excellent places to live and work?

In this role you will sit at the heart of a high‑performing commercial team, working hand in hand with operational and finance colleagues to drive cost control, manage change, and ensure robust commercial delivery across both Hard and Soft FM services on a long‑term PFI contract. Salary negotiable depending on experience.

What impact will you make?

• Commercial Contract Stewardship. Manage variations, change control, and compensation events in strict alignment with PFI contractual mechanisms.
• Financial Performance. Drive cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to ensure strong commercial outcomes across the contract lifecycle.
• Subcontractor Oversight. Lead valuations, payment applications, and final accounts to keep supply chain relationships tight and compliant.
• Stakeholder Collaboration. Partner with operational teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver joined‑up commercial performance across both service streams.

What experience do you need?

Working knowledge of NEC, bespoke PFI contracts, or long‑term service agreements is a strong advantage.

Proven experience working on PFI contracts in a commercial or quantity surveying capacity.

Strong FM knowledge across Hard and Soft services.

Solid grasp of payment mechanisms, change control, and lifecycle cost management.

Degree or qualification in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.