Highways Commercial Assistant - Cost Control & NEC

AtkinsRéalis; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Team Member to support cost management, NEC contract administration and project controls for highways and infrastructure projects in the Aylesbury area.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, assisting with monthly commercial reports, valuations, and tender administration while developing a broader commercial career in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Working towards professional membership with RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent.
• Awareness of NEC contracts.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and commercial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of projects and programmes.
• Assist with cost monitoring, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Help identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide commercial support to project teams and operational managers.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly commercial reports and performance updates.
• Prepare estimates, cost plans, and pricing information.
• Assist with the preparation of bills of quantities and tender documents.
• Support valuations, payment assessments, and final account preparation.
• Undertake quantity take-offs from drawings and specifications.

Skills

Quantity surveying experience

Commercial management

Civil Engineering

Business management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Numerical & analytical skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Professional membership in progress (RICS/CIOB/ICES)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Commercial reporting tools

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in the United Kingdom is seeking a Commercial Team Member to support cost management, NEC contract administration and project controls for highways and infrastructure projects in the Aylesbury area.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, assisting with monthly commercial reports, valuations, and tender administration while developing a broader commercial career in a collaborative environment.