Commercial Assistant

AtkinsRéalis; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Team Member to support cost management, NEC contract administration and project controls for highways and infrastructure projects in the Aylesbury area.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, assisting with monthly commercial reports, valuations, and tender administration while developing a broader commercial career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Working towards professional membership with RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent.
• Awareness of NEC contracts.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of projects and programmes.
• Assist with cost monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Help identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial support to project teams and operational managers.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly commercial reports and performance updates.
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, and pricing information.
• Assist with the preparation of bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Support valuations, payment assessments, and final account preparation.
• Undertake quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Commercial management

Civil Engineering

Business management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Numerical & analytical skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Professional membership in progress (RICS/CIOB/ICES)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial reporting tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to recruit a Commercial Team Member to be based in our Aylesbury office, supporting the Buckinghamshire Highways Alliance Partnership. Working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, supervisors, technicians, and commercial professionals, you will support the delivery of commercial, quantity surveying, and contract management activities across a portfolio of highways and infrastructure projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their commercial career within a collaborative environment. You will assist with cost management, contract administration, procurement, financial reporting, and project controls while gaining exposure to NEC contracts and major highways projects.

Purpose of the role

The Commercial Team Member provides essential commercial and quantity surveying support to the Alliance, helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and within budget. The role is ideal for developing commercial professionals who want to build experience in highways, NEC contracts, cost management, and project delivery while working alongside experienced commercial managers and project teams.

Your role

• Support the commercial management of projects and programmes.
• Assist with cost monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Help identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial support to project teams and operational managers.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly commercial reports and performance updates.
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, and pricing information.
• Assist with the preparation of bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Support valuations, payment assessments, and final account preparation.
• Undertake quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.
• Maintain cost records and project commercial documentation.
• Assist with NEC contract administration activities.
• Assist in procurement and tender evaluation activities.
• Support the management of supplier and subcontractor accounts.
• Help monitor subcontractor performance and payment processes.
• Develop positive working relationships with clients, colleagues, and supply chain partners.
• Participate in project and commercial meetings.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the commercial team.

About You

• Relevant experience within Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Working towards professional membership with RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent.
• Awareness of NEC contracts.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools.
• Basic understanding of commercial principles and project cost management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisational ability.
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage competing priorities.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial environment.

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Commitment to Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.