Commercial Assistant

Teesworks; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Teesworks is seeking a Commercial Assistant to support the Net Zero Teesside project, contributing to a pioneering sustainability initiative. The role involves assisting Quantity Surveyors, managing project costs, and engaging with subcontractors, all within a dynamic and impactful environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include HNC/HND, NVQ, or a Non-Cognate Degree.
• Experience and understanding of Quantity Surveyor roles are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quantity Surveyors with commercial duties and project cost management.
• Gather data on construction costs and maintain project documentation.
• Negotiate agreements with subcontractors and manage timekeeping records.

Skills

Data gathering

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Project management

Education

HNC/HND

NVQ

Non-Cognate Degree

Associate Qualification from RICS/ICES

Job description

Locations: Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty has created iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting industry benchmarks with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners, Balfour Beatty has been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage. This project is a key part of plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Commercial Assistant to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project at our new site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role Purpose:

1. Assist other Quantity Surveyors in carrying out a range of commercial duties.
2. Help manage project costs at every stage, ensuring projects meet legal and quality standards, and support effective supply chain engagement and management.
3. Administer labour and timekeeping records weekly and participate in weekly plant reporting.

What you’ll be doing

As a Commercial Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

1. Gather data and research current construction costs.
2. Measure, record, and value work according to appropriate rules and procedures.
3. Understand the makeup of estimates and be aware of pre- and post-contract documentation, with necessary administrative skills.
4. Maintain awareness of weekly and monthly work programmes.
5. Use the company’s ERP system for project management.
6. Collate cost and value information and prepare cost reconciliation statements.
7. Collect procurement information, record and document interest registration, and understand procurement steps and documentation.
8. Collate and measure works, and negotiate agreements with subcontractors.
9. Maintain a Personal Development Plan and work towards professional membership with RICS, ICES, or CIOB.

Who we’re looking for

Essential qualifications:

• HNC/HND
• NVQ
• Non-Cognate Degree
• Associate Qualification from RICS/ICES

Desirable qualities and experience:

• Work experience and industry knowledge
• Understanding of the role of a Quantity Surveyor

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious and impactful projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and communities.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Flexible working arrangements, such as staggered hours and up to 40% remote work where applicable.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata).
• Family-friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Pension schemes, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects division delivers some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects, including HS2 and Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we drive productivity and create sustainable solutions that benefit communities.

We have expertise in consultancy, design, construction, and maintenance, enabling us to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to a successful, happy workplace. Our strategy focuses on growing our diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more information, visit our diversity and inclusion page.

We are members of WISE, enei, the Business Disability Forum, and AFBE. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to promote Black Inclusion. We are also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions, including offering interviews to those who meet minimum role requirements. For more info, visit Disability Confident.

We aim to improve our recruitment process to be fair and inclusive. Feedback can be sent to [e-mail].