Assistant Commercial Manager

Utilise Recruitment; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is searching for an Assistant Commercial Manager in Eynsham, Oxford. This full-time role entails financial control, subcontractor management, and performance reporting within a Ministry of Defence contract. Ideal candidates will have experience in Quantity Surveying or assistant commercial management, advanced Excel skills, and strong stakeholder engagement. Attractive salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and generous holiday package.

Benefits

£4.3K Car allowance (monthly)

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contribution

Life assurance

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Assistant Commercial Management in Facilities Management or Defence sectors.
• Strong grasp of subcontractor management and commercial processes.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking.
• Collaborative mindset and confidence working across teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage subcontracts aligned with MoD requirements.
• Lead performance reviews and ensure timely, accurate payments.
• Oversee Work in Progress and deliver timely financial reports.
• Monitor contract P&L, identify risks, and drive improvements.
• Use Maximo and COINS to track jobs, assets, and financials.

Skills

Quantity Surveying experience

Subcontractor management skills

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborative mindset

Tools

Maximo

COINS

Job description

Assistant Commercial Manager - Defence Sector (Eynsham, Oxford)

£40,000 - £50,000 | Permanent | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 40 Hours

• £4.3K Car allowance (paid monthly alongside salary)
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension contribution
• Life assurance
• Ongoing training and development

Are you ready to take the next step in your commercial career within a high-profile Ministry of Defence facilities management contract? We're looking for a commercially sharp and proactive Assistant Commercial Manager to join our team in Eynsham, Oxford! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively, and have a passion for precision and performance, this could be your perfect fit.

What You'll Be Doing

As Assistant Commercial Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial and commercial control across the contract. Your focus will span supply chain management, cost assurance, and performance reporting. You'll be the point of contact between operational teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders—driving accuracy, compliance, and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

Subcontractor Management

• Draft and manage subcontracts aligned with MoD requirements
• Lead performance reviews and ensure timely, accurate payments
• Approve applications and maintain compliance across the supply chain

Commercial & Financial Control

• Oversee Work in Progress and deliver timely financial reports
• Monitor contract P&L, identify risks, and drive improvements
• Manage contract variations and ensure accurate client billing

Systems & Reporting

• Use Maximo and COINS to track jobs, assets, and financials
• Maintain audit-ready records and present commercial reports to stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Assistant Commercial Management ideally in Facilities Management, Construction Maintenance, or Defence sectors
• Strong grasp of subcontractor management and commercial processes
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking
• Collaborative mindset and confidence working across teams

Apply now - the following steps will involve me giving you a quick phone call within 24 hours of applying to gain further details to build a full, compelling application on your behalf to secure you an interview.

Keep an eye out for my call, SMS or email.

Dom @ Utilise Recruitment .co .uk