Commercial Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Beauly; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking a motivated Commercial Assistant to support major engineering projects in Scotland. The role offers a chance to engage in financial processes, reporting, and compliance within a supportive and inclusive work environment. Candidates need a GCSE in English and Mathematics, and relevant industry experience is a plus.

Benefits

Competitive salary

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday + additional wellbeing and volunteering days

Personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Previous Industry experience could be an advantage.
• Show interest to increase knowledge of the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly cost and value reconciliation.
• Process Subcontractor payments.
• Produce cost monitoring reports and collate commercial data.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Diligence

Motivation

Desire to learn

Education

GCSE in English and Mathematics

Job description

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BAM UK & Ireland Enabling Services Limited

Location:

beauly, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Assistant to join our growing team, delivering major civil engineering projects across Scotland. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile infrastructure developments, primarily within the energy sector, including the construction of new substations that play a vital role in supporting Scotlands transition to net zero.

This role will be based at our Inverness, Scotland office.

Your work environment

• This role will be based at our Inverness office.
• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

As a Commercial Assistant, you will be responsible for the following:

• Assist with the monthly cost and value reconciliation supplying requested information such as material and plant accruals
• Input into the Assessed Cost Database or similar cost collation tool
• Process Subcontractor payments
• Bought ledger invoice clearance to agreed payment terms, raising queries with suppliers where necessary
• Produce cost monitoring reports
• Collate allocation sheets and records
• Maintain document filing system
• Collate commercial data into regular reports
• Analyse collated data and exception reports
• Assist in general with commercial functions
• Attend meetings and training sessions
• Maintain personal diary
• Utilise computer software packages for word processing, spread-sheets, graphics and presentations
• Ensure compliance and adherence with project and company commercial procedures to follow an agreed process for cost control

Who are we looking for?

• GCSE in English and Mathematics
• Previous Industry experience would be an advantage
• To be diligent and motivated
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and progress
• Show interest to increase your knowledge of the construction industry
• Good communication skills
• Good IT skills

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

Who are we?

The art of building is about building for communities; its about building for life.

Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.

Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.

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