Commercial Assistant

Your New Role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Assistant to join our Complex facilities Team on a full time, permanent basis. This role is based in either Bradford or Liverpool and will offer hybrid working.

The purpose of the role is to support the implementation of commercial best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost to the Amey business. You will support to ensure compliance with the Amey systems, processes and procedures to deliver post contract management on the Bradford and Speke PFI contracts. The Bradford & Speke PFI contracts are PFI contracts whereby Amey manage and deliver a variety of facilities management services including life cycle, capex and maintenance works in a fast paced, challenging business environment.

The standard hours of work are: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting with the implementation of commercial processes to ensure contractual entitlement is realised
• Supporting the Management of Subcontractor accounts in line with agreed subcontract documentation
• Play a supporting role in the Team reporting to the senior commercial manager (SCM)
• Work within the strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by the Company
• Support the SCM in managing all aspects of subcontract procurement and payment
• Support the tender processes and strategy as required
• Provide commercial and financial feed-back to the relevant support functions
• Provide commercial support to other contracts as required / directed
• Support in application for payment process
• Support in Change Request process
• Liaise with SCM to provide sound commercial and contractual advice to the Account Manager and other team members

We want to hear from you if you have:

• A proven track record in commercial administration
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Ability to time-manage, set priorities and work to strict deadlines
• Solid and structured methodical style of working
• Competent in basic computer skills including good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products especially Excel and Word
• Strong desire to further Client relationships whilst ensuring that contractual entitlements are not compromised
• Team player
• Determination to develop and able to work under pressure
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Sound knowledge of contracts
• Please note - Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process

What we can offer you:

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.

Who is Amey?

• We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
• Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
• Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
• We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.

To find out more take a look at our website Amey

Application Guidance:

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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