Assistant/Commercial Manager – Transport Infra (Hybrid)

CPC Project Services LLP; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension

Private healthcare

Holidays

Professional membership support

Training and development

Performance-based bonus

Annual salary review

Job summary

CPC Project Services LLP is seeking an Assistant/Commercial Manager in Manchester to drive cost and contracts management across major transport and infrastructure projects. The role supports MRICS-like progression and offers hybrid working between CPC offices and client sites.

You will work within a Commercial Services team, focusing on cost control, reporting, and procurement processes, while developing professionally toward MRICS or similar qualifications through structured support.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management.
• Experience in Pre/Post contract work.
• Experience supporting cost management incl. monthly reporting, cash flow control and forecasting.
• Knowledge of tendering and procurement process.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with NEC contracts.
• Experience on complex/high-profile projects.
• Experience in transport/infrastructure commerce.
• Understanding of project and change management methods.
• Pursuing professional qualification or keen to start.
• Collaborative and able to work independently as well as in teams.
• Operate within embedded delivery teams for optimum commercial outputs.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Pre/Post contract

Cost management

Monthly reporting

Cash flow forecasting

Tendering & procurement

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

NEC contracts

NR forms of contract

Complex projects

Transport & infrastructure commercial

Project management methods

Change management

Professional qualifications pursuit

Team player

Embedded delivery teams

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CPC Project Services LLP is seeking an Assistant/Commercial Manager in Manchester to drive cost and contracts management across major transport and infrastructure projects. The role supports MRICS-like progression and offers hybrid working between CPC offices and client sites.

You will work within a Commercial Services team, focusing on cost control, reporting, and procurement processes, while developing professionally toward MRICS or similar qualifications through structured support.