Commercial Graduate

Amey; Kempston; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension plan

24 days holiday

Flexible benefits

Career development

Job summary

Amey is offering a Commercial Graduate role based in Kempston as part of the Rail Commercial team. The two-year Graduate Pathway provides mentoring, structured development and support for a future permanent position.

You will work on NEC and Network Rail contracts, with responsibilities spanning cost control, procurement and commercial guidance to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree in quantity surveying, commercial management or related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Implement commercial processes for cost capture, valuation, procurement and reporting.
• Submit timely applications for payment and agree accounts with Clients/Contracts.
• Ensure maximum recovery of all contractual entitlements.
• Prepare commercial reports including Cost Value Reconciliation, cash-flows, budgets and forecasts.
• Liaise with Operations to ensure costs and value are correctly coded.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and procurement in line with Amey processes.

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in quantity surveying, commercial management or related discipline

Job description

Title: Commercial Graduate

Requisition ID: 12827

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum (Subject to review)

Location: Regents House | Wolseley rd. Woburn Industrial Est | Kempston | MK42 7JY

Working hours per week: Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm, 37.5 hours per week. Occasional weekend site work will be classed as overtime.

Start date: April 2027

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Graduate to join our Rail Commercial team based in Kempston. Whether you are finishing university or looking for the next step in your career, this is a great place to develop your skills, confidence and future career.

Our two-year Graduate Pathway will challenge and inspire you to reach your full potential and build your career, with a guaranteed permanent position to transition into on completion. Throughout the pathway, you will receive first-class mentoring and structured learning and development to support your professional and personal growth. We will also contribute towards a relevant professional qualification.

About The Team

Join our supportive and inclusive team within our Southern Region, where you will work on projects that make a real difference to communities across the UK.

The Amey Rail Commercial Southern Region team provides commercial and contract management support for rail infrastructure projects across Network Rail’s Southern Region, ensuring effective cost control, procurement, financial governance, and successful project delivery while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

What You Will Do

A Commercial Graduate within the rail sector plays a key role in the successful delivery of infrastructure, signalling, electrification, track, civils and multidisciplinary projects from tender stage through to final account. Working as an integral member of the project delivery team, they actively contribute to the safe, efficient and effective delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects by providing commercial leadership, contractual guidance and financial control. Responsibilities include managing NEC and Network Rail contracts, administering change and compensation events, forecasting costs and revenues, managing risk and opportunity, overseeing subcontractor accounts, ensuring contractual compliance, and maximising commercial performance. The role requires close collaboration with project managers, engineers, planners, procurement teams, suppliers and clients to drive value, support informed decision-making, resolve commercial issues, and ensure projects are delivered in accordance with programme, budget and client expectations. In addition, Commercial Managers help identify and secure future opportunities, build strong client relationships, and promote continuous improvement and commercial best practice across the wider business.

• Implement commercial processes for cost capture, valuation, procurement and reporting
• Submit in a timely manner application for payment and agree accounts the Clients/Contracts
• Ensure maximum recovery of all contractual entitlements
• Assist in the preparation of commercial reports including monthly Cost Value Reconciliation financial report, cash-flows, budgets and forecasts
• Liaise with Operations Teams to ascertain costs and value are correctly coded
• Management of Subcontractor accounts in line with agreed subcontract agreement and Amey processes for certification, payment and liability
• Manage all aspects of subcontract procurement
• Provide commercial support as required / directed

What You Will Bring

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, keen to learn and ready to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative team.

• Minimum 2:2 degree in quantity surveying, commercial management or a related discipline.
• Full UK driving licence.

Behavioural competencies

• Good commercial and financial acumen.
• Computer and excel literate.
• Developed written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing, in line with our commitment to maintaining a safe and compliant working environment.

Please upload your certificates, predicted grades or achieved qualifications with your application, as this information will be used during shortlisting. Any offer of employment is conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria. If you experience any issues uploading documents, please contact our People Services team.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Salary and rewards: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you are rewarded for your contributions
• All-round support: You will be supported throughout your graduate pathway by your manager, mentor, Early Careers team and wider graduate network
• Career Growth: Throughout your pathway, you will receive first-class mentoring and a structured learning and development programme to enable your professional and personal development
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth
• Career pathways:Your graduatepathway can open the door to future opportunities across Amey, helping you build a long-term career after yourpathway
• Holidays - Enjoy 24 days leave plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy more
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible working - Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns open for discussion
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter
• Social Value–You will get two Social Impact Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiativesand, where eligible, participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintaincritical assets and systems.

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operationalexpertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.

What truly defines Amey is our commitment to people. Our business is only as strong as the individuals who power it, and our greatest asset is our team. Ifyou'reready to learn,growand start building a career with real impact,we'dlove to hear from you.

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.