Commercial Officer

Extension Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Commercial Officer to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable engineering practices while ensuring project delivery aligns with contractual obligations and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of contract management and commercial principles, with a focus on optimizing project budgets and schedules. Join a forward-thinking company that values employee development and offers an attractive benefits scheme, making it a great place to grow your career while making a positive impact on the environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of contract and commercial principles.
• At least one year of experience in construction or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in delivering projects within specifications and budgets.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with the Project Manager.

Skills

Contract Management

Commercial Principles

Engineering Concepts

Construction Processes

Software Proficiency

Job description

Our client is a global engineering business with multiple sites in the North East. They are currently looking for a Commercial Officer to join them on a permanent basis. You will be joining their site based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company who are dedicated to sustainable practices and reducing the environmental impact of its operations and products. The Commercial Officer will be responsible for assisting the Project Manager to deliver projects within their specification, time and cost constraints.

Culture and Company:

Our client is a leading North East Engineering business. They are proud to invest in the development and knowledge of their current and future employees, offering a brilliant benefits scheme.

About the Commercial Officer

You will be supporting the delivery of projects in line with the contractual obligations, the specification and the quality/safety requirements, in order to maintain or better the baseline budget and schedule.

Other responsibilities of the Commercial Officer include:

• Creating and updating of subcontractor and main contract final accounts.

• Taking responsibility for contract managing and expediting one or more major subcontracts, delivering equipment to company specifications, including the management of changes and commercial control.

• Co-ordinating purchasing activities, as agreed with the Project Manager, ensuring orders placed are on agreed terms, with management of those terms throughout.

• Dealing with contractual and legal matters alongside the Contract Manager and Project Manager.

About You

As Commercial Officer you will have an excellent understanding of contract and commercial principles and processes with at least one year s experience in construction and/or engineering.

Other requirements of the Commercial Officer include:

• Knowledge of contract management methodologies.

• An understanding of engineering concepts and construction processes.

• Good understanding of the construct and contract and terms and conditions.

• Proficient user of software tools.