Senior Commercial Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure company seeks a Senior Commercial Assistant to support civil engineering projects in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves enhancing commercial performance, data analysis, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant educational background and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

8% matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

2 wellbeing days

1 volunteering day

Personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial or quantity surveying support role.
• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in construction.

Responsibilities

• Leading collation and analysis of commercial data across projects.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and processing payments.
• Producing cost-monitoring reports and identifying variances.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

English and Mathematics National Qualifications or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Office suite

Job description

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BAM UK & Ireland Enabling Services Limited

Location:

glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.07.2025

Expiry Date:

24.08.2025

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Job Description:

BAM Infrastructure is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Commercial Assistant to join our dynamic team delivering major civil engineering projects across Scotland. This is a pivotal role, contributing to high-profile infrastructure developmentsparticularly in the energy sectoras we help shape Scotlands journey to net zero.

Youll play a key part in supporting and enhancing commercial performance across multiple projects, including the construction of critical substations. Youll bring a keen commercial eye, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This role will be initially based at our Kilsyth Office, then move to a site-based position.

BAM Infrastructure is seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Commercial Assistant to join our dynamic team delivering major civil engineering projects across Scotland. This is a pivotal role, contributing to high-profile infrastructure developmentsparticularly in the energy sectoras we help shape Scotlands journey to net zero.

Youll play a key part in supporting and enhancing commercial performance across multiple projects, including the construction of critical substations. Youll bring a keen commercial eye, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

This role will be initially based at our Kilsyth Office, then move to a site-based position.

Your work environment

• This role will be based at our Kilsyth Office, then predominantly site-based
• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Your mission

As a Senior Commercial Assistant, you will work closely with the commercial and project teams to ensure robust cost control, accurate reporting, and contractual compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the collation and analysis of commercial data across project workstreams.
• Supporting monthly cost and value reconciliations, including preparing accruals and forecasts.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and ensuring timely, accurate processing of payments and invoices.
• Producing high-quality cost-monitoring reports and identifying variances or risks for escalation.
• Maintaining and improving cost-capture systems and commercial reporting tools.
• Coordinating with operational teams to ensure accurate allocation and tracking of resources.
• Taking ownership of document control processes related to commercial functions.
• Mentoring junior commercial staff and contributing to continuous improvement across the department.
• Ensuring full compliance with internal procedures, contract terms, and procurement policies.

Who are we looking for?

• English and Mathematics National Qualifications or equivalent
• Proven experience in a commercial or quantity surveying support role, preferably within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Advanced IT proficiency, especially in Excel, cost systems, and MS Office suite.
• A strong interest in the construction sector and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices and to developing policies that support work-life balance.

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

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