Commercial Project Coordinator

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in logistics and engineering in Portishead is seeking a Commercial Project Controller. The role involves managing CRM records and coordinating bid responses, with a salary between £30,000 and £40,000, along with benefits like private medical insurance and flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates should have experience in commercial project functions and a clean UK driving licence.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Performance related pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial functions across major projects or programmes.
• Background in project or construction administration.
• Familiarity with contract, finance, or CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain CRM records with project and commercial leads.
• Coordinate bid responses and assist with pricing.
• Support invoicing, AfPs, VOs, and share cost updates.

Skills

Supporting commercial functions across major projects

Project or construction administration

Familiarity with contract, finance, or CRM systems

Ability to produce scheme estimates

Clean UK driving licence

Tools

Sage

CEMAR

Job description

Astute’s Nuclear team is proud to be working with a leading specialist in logistics and engineering, supporting major infrastructure and energy projects across the UK. We're looking to recruit a Commercial Project Controller to join their growing team at their Portishead site.

The Commercial Project Controller role comes with a salary between �30,000 - �40,000 as well as hybrid working arrangements and a great package.

If you’re a Commercial Project Controller and are looking to work for an organisation that places people, safety, and long-term partnerships at the heart of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Project Controller role

Reporting to the Head of Contracts you will:

* Update and maintain CRM records with project and commercial leads, and liaise with clients for tender updates.
* Analyse CRM data to track tender conversion rates and identify improvements with senior team members.
* Use CRM insights to support sales planning, generate reports, and help identify resource or revenue gaps.
* Coordinate bid responses, assist with pricing, review RFQs, and prepare bid documents.
* Ensure commercial processes meet group standards and support internal audits.
* Join monthly P&L and cashflow meetings and provide key commercial input.
* Collect marketing ideas and work with the Marketing team to action them.
* Carry out general commercial and project admin tasks as needed.
* Support invoicing, AfPs, VOs, and share cost updates with finance and CRM teams.

Professional and Personal skills

The Commercial Project Controller role would suit someone who has:

* A full, clean UK driving licence
* Experience supporting commercial functions across major projects or programmes.
* Background in project or construction administration.
* Familiarity with contract, finance, or CRM systems (e.g. Sage, CEMAR).
* Ability to produce scheme estimates and perform construction cost analysis.

* Willingness to travel occasionally to other offices and project sites to support the Project Delivery Team, attend company meetings, and assist Project Managers.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

* Salary of �30,000 - �40,000
* 25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
* Enhanced employer pension contributions
* Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
* Private medical insurance
* Income protection insurance
* Performance related pay scheme

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.