Assistant Commercial Manager

Gleeds; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager for its Nuclear New Build team. The role involves managing contractor applications and overseeing commercial aspects of major energy projects. A strong background in quantity surveying or related fields and interest in the energy sector is preferred. The position offers flexibility, travel opportunities, and career development within a company recognized as a Great Place to Work.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship program

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in contract administration.
• Good knowledge of valuations and cost reporting.
• Knowledge or interest in the Energy sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and valuation of Contractor’s applications.
• Administering Task Orders and Compensation Events.
• Monitoring commercial aspects of the contract.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost reporting

Valuations

Financial modelling

Interest in the Energy sector

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management

Membership of RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS

Tools

CEMAR

SAP

Job description

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• Join Gleeds Energy’s Nuclear New Build team!
• Flexible hybrid working, London (W1) or Bristol (BS11) or Leiston (IP16) 1-3 days a week - Travel and accommodation provided
• Permanent, full time with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.

Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.

At Gleeds, our projects take us across the globe, giving you opportunities to travel or to remain at the office base you choose.

Gleeds Energy is recruiting for aspiring Commercial Managers to join our Nuclear New Build team in delivering projects on the construction of Britain’s newest nuclear power stations, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. These projects will play a crucial part to Britain’s Energy independence, economic growth, and our ongoing Energy transition to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy source.

The Assistant Commercial Manager is responsible providing support to the Commercial Management Team across multiple contracts whilst working closely with Senior’s and Lead’s in the team to ensure development and growth in your skills and experience.

Your day to day could look like –

• Assessment and valuation of Contractor’s applications and the processing of payment certificates in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions.
• Administration of Task Orders, Compensation Events and Early Warnings.
• Monitor and report on commercial aspects of the contract and/or project flagging issues at the earliest opportunity to the Commercial Manager.
• Administration of commercial management tools including, but not limited to, CEMAR and SAP.

A full job description can be provided after application.

About You

What we are looking for in our next Assistant Commercial Manager

Experience

• Relevant work experience with ability to demonstrate a track record of successful contract administration/goods receipting.
• Good working knowledge of contracts, basic estimating, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling.
• Knowledge or keen interest in the Energy sector would be desirable.

Qualifications

• Ideally you will have be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a Great Place to Work certified employer

About Us

Be part of the extraordinary

Every day at Gleeds, we influence the way people around the world live, work and travel. Delivering on the world’s most iconic projects for globally renowned clients, our teams solve complex problems that shape the future of the built environment.

One of the qualities we value in people, is the ability to think creatively about the solutions we offer to clients. With 71 offices spanning the Americas, Europe, MENA and Asia Pacific our ability to innovate and improve is a product of the varied backgrounds and experience of our people. We welcome new perspectives and ideas.

Above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, our aspiration is to leave a positive legacy for people and local communities, whilst living and breathing our three core values:

• We’re committed to our clients and our people
• We’re creative and realistic
• We combine professionalism with personality

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.