Assistant Commercial Manager / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

The Highfield Company; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural steel specialist near Bournemouth is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support project teams on large-scale construction projects. The role requires experience in the construction industry, strong commercial awareness, and strong communication skills. The company offers clear progression opportunities and involvement in high-value projects. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented and proactive team players eager to grow in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive project teams

Involvement in major projects

Qualifications

• Experience within the construction industry, ideally in structural steel or subcontracting.
• Willingness to learn contract administration.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the commercial management of individual contracts.
• Support Project Managers with commercial and contractual matters.
• Assist with take-offs, material schedules, and resource schedules.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Education

Degree in a relevant field or working towards one

Tools

Excel

Word

Project

Job description

Assistant Commercial Manager

Near Bournemouth

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join an award‑winning, market‑leading structural steel specialist working on a diverse portfolio of complex construction projects.

This role offers the chance to develop your commercial career within a high‑performing project environment, supporting senior commercial and project teams while gaining exposure to large‑scale steelwork packages.

The Role

You will assist in the commercial management of individual contracts, helping to protect contractual entitlements and support the delivery of projects in line with commercial targets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting Project Managers and Commercial Managers with commercial and contractual matters
• Assisting with take‑offs, material schedules, resource schedules, and cost value reconciliations
• Supporting the assessment and commercial impact of variations
• Assisting with contractual notices and correspondence
• Supporting monthly WIP, cost value analysis, and applications for payment
• Assisting with subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams
• Attending site visits as required
• Supporting health, safety, and environmental standards across projects

About You

You’ll be commercially minded, detail‑focused, and keen to progress within the construction or structural steel sector.

Essential

• Experience within the construction industry (ideally structural steel or specialist subcontracting)
• Strong commercial awareness and willingness to learn contract administration
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word; Project desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A proactive, team‑oriented approach

Desirable

• Basic understanding of steel construction
• Exposure to NEC or other standard forms of contract
• Degree‑qualified or working towards a relevant qualification

Why Apply?

• Work with an award‑winning structural steel specialist
• Exposure to major, high‑value construction projects
• Clear progression and development opportunities
• Supportive commercial and project teams
• Long‑term career potential within a growing business

For more information please reach out to our structural steel specialist Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company.