Assistant Commercial Manager

Equans; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy services is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to join their team in Wakefield. This full-time role involves providing commercial management support for Facilities Management PFI contracts. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with contracts, identifying risks, and optimizing income. The ideal candidate will have commercial experience, an understanding of UK construction law, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus and benefits package

25 days annual leave

Life cover

Employee discounts

Gym membership discounts

Learning opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management of FM / PFI contracts.
• Knowledge of UK commercial and construction law.
• Ability to analyze complex data for financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of contracts to ensure compliance.
• Identify and manage commercial, financial, and operational risks.
• Assist in maximising income and controlling costs across contracts.

Skills

Commercial experience within Facilities Management and / or PFI environments

Strong financial and commercial awareness

Effective communicator

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Negotiation skills

Job description

Equans is looking for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join our team in Wakefield on a permanent basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.

The role holder will provide pre- and post-contract commercial management support across a portfolio of Facilities Management PFI contracts within the Healthcare sector.

The role supports the protection of contractual value, management of risk, and delivery of strong commercial governance, working closely with clients, operational teams, and internal support functions.

What will you deliver?

• Support the commercial management of FM / PFI contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, Project Agreements, and Payment Mechanisms.
• Identify, manage, and report commercial, financial, and operational risks and opportunities.
• Lead and support variation, change control, and claims management in line with contractual processes.
• Support jeopardy management and audit readiness, minimising the risk of service or financial disruption.
• Assist in maximising income, controlling costs, and improving cash performance across contracts.
• Provide commercial support to operational and account management teams, ensuring awareness of contractual responsibilities and scope of services.
• Support KPI reporting, performance management, and annual Payment Mechanism weightings reviews.
• Assist with dispute resolution activities, including rebuttal of unfounded claims and preparation of contractual submissions where required.
• Support contract audits and enforcement of EQUANS Minimum Commercial Standards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential commercial records and contract documentation.
• Work in accordance with EQUANS policies, Code of Conduct, sustainability, and SHEQ requirements.

Governance & compliance

• Support contract audits and enforcement of EQUANS Minimum Commercial Standards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential commercial records and contract documentation.

What can we offer you?

• On offer is a competitive salary, car or car allowance, bonus and benefits package, which includes;
• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays);
• Life Cover equivalent to 2x times annual salary;
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers;
• Gym membership discounts;
• Cycle to work scheme;
• Holiday purchase scheme;
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year;
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective / individual training, and personalized support programmes;
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme;
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals;
• 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app.

Who are we looking for?

• Commercial experience within Facilities Management and / or PFI environments.
• Working knowledge of UK commercial and construction law.
• Strong financial and commercial awareness with the ability to analyse complex data.
• Effective communicator with sound negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to communicate with senior members, our organisation, supplier organisations and the customer’s organisation.

Who are we?

Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services – with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.

Equans’ 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.

Equans is a Bouygues group company.

What's next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, Young Professionals, Veterans and Reservists Network (VaR).

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.