Assistant Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to join their dynamic team in London. This role is crucial for the successful delivery of various renewal projects, allowing you to work across multiple asset disciplines in a fast-paced environment. You will assist in evaluating commercial values, preparing contract specifications, and managing procurement processes. If you are detail-oriented with strong communication and problem-solving skills, this opportunity will allow you to grow and make a significant impact in the commercial management field.

Qualifications

• Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Good problem-solving and negotiation skills essential for project success.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating commercial value and monitoring project certifications.
• Prepare contract specifications and support general procurement management.

Skills

Deadline Management

Problem-Solving

Commercial Awareness

Negotiation Skills

Computer Literacy

Effective Communication

Membership in Professional Organisation

Experience with Procurement Systems

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Electronic Sourcing Systems

Job description

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Works Delivery Southern is the Network Rail Partner in the SID (Southern Integrated Delivery), enacting Project 13 principles alongside our Business Partners Volker Fitzpatrick, Octavius, AtkinsRealis and Volker Rail. As the NR Partner, Works Delivery Southern delivers portfolios of renewals projects across every asset discipline as well as planned and reactive maintenance and 3rd Party funded enhancements.

The role of Assistant Commercial Manager in Works Delivery Southern is vital to the successful delivery of these portfolios of work and provides the opportunity to work across any asset discipline in a progressive, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.

We currently have 2 vacancies available.

About the role (External)

1. Assist in the measurement and evaluation of the commercial value of payments, monitoring the correct certification of works prior to authorization in accordance with contractual obligations.
2. Assist with the reporting on all commercial aspects of allocated projects.
3. Assist in the preparation of contract specifications and pre-tender documentation.
4. Assist with general procurement and commercial management across various contract categories.

Job Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Basic commercial awareness.
• Basic negotiation skills with the ability to influence decision-making.
• Computer literate, including the ability to utilise in-house and external software.
• Effective communication skills at appropriate levels, both internally and externally.
• Membership of an appropriate professional organisation or working towards membership.
• Experience in using electronic sourcing and/or procurement systems.