Assistant Commercial Manager

HS2; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

HS2, Britain's flagship transport project, seeks an Assistant Commercial Manager to support their commercial team in managing contracts effectively. This position offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace aimed at driving innovation in infrastructure.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Highly competitive pension scheme

Access to webinars and online classes

Three paid volunteering days a year

24/7 GP consultations

Westfield Health plan including dental

Discounts and cashback platform

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in project commercial management, ideally with publicly funded projects.
• Strong contract and risk management skills.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in contract administration and management.
• Develop works information and contract management plans.
• Provide commercial advice and contribute to contract performance reviews.

Job description

Assistant Commercial Manager - London

Opportunities in London (site-based 3 times per week)

Base salary (depending on skills and experience): £36,000 - £42,350pa.

Plus a fully-pensionable flexible benefits fund of 15%, paid on top of your base salary.

About us

HS2 is Britain’s new high-speed, zero carbon railway, and the country’s flagship transport levelling-up project. Using world-class engineering to protect the countryside and drive innovation, it will connect London and Birmingham with more services, faster journeys and fewer delays. And it will do more than ensure better journeys for passengers. HS2 is a vital part of the government’s mission to boost growth and build a better future for Britain.

As Britain’s biggest infrastructure project, HS2 is already benefiting the economy – creating more jobs and spreading opportunities to UK businesses. Developing a diverse range of talent, through a range of personal and professional development opportunities, we’re creating a skills legacy too.

We aim to provide a safe and inclusive working environment. A place where everyone working for us, and with us, can thrive and achieve their full potential. It means we’re positive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, and encouraging our staff networks to flourish.

About the role

As an Assistant Commercial Manager, you’ll be responsible for supporting the commercial team in administering the NEC3 Option F main contract with the BBVS (Balfour Beatty, Vinci, Systra) JV. Providing assurance to the Head of Commercial on all Delivery commercial activities, your other responsibilities will include developing works information, supporting the development of contract management plans, managing resourcing processes and providing cost verification assurance.

You’ll provide invaluable support by offering contract and commercial advice and contributing to monthly contract, programme performance and other reviews. You’ll also play a key role in enabling a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, maximises knowledge sharing, enhances capability and embeds industry best practice.

About you

Experienced in working with project commercial management teams, you’ve ideally also worked with a publicly funded body or project. As well as bringing contract, commercial and risk management ability, your collaborative and partnering skills will enable you to engage with stakeholders from the Integrated Project Team and across the wider HS2 organisation.

With a good knowledge of contract management, governance, assurance and compliance, you should be capable of supporting the management of effective, value-driven supply chain relationships. We’re also looking for your ability to support the development of policies and processes, using commercial management and reporting systems.

About our benefits

We believe in rewarding hard work and commitment, with a range of benefits including:

• Generous annual leave.
• A highly competitive pension scheme with a 12% company contribution.
• Access to a wide range of webinars and online classes.
• Three paid volunteering days a year.
• Access to 24/7 GP consultations through AIG Smart Health.
• A Westfield Health plan including dental.
• A discounts and cashback platform.

You’ll also have access to our employee assistance programme, with a 24-hour advice and information line. This confidential service offers support from experienced professionals on medical, legal and domestic issues.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents our society. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging.

Closing date for applications: 29 June 2025.

Please note, we are not able to provide sponsorship. To apply for a role with HS2, you must already have the Right to Work in the UK.

Required Qualifications

• None