Commercial Assistant

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Assistant to join our A&TS business unit to work in Derby.

Role Purpose

A Commercial Assistant will desirably have some experience of the construction industry and the duties required of the commercial team. They will support more experienced members of the commercial and operational team in the undertaking of commercial administrative duties such as subcontractor and supplier contract administration, change management and other commercially related administration tasks. Within BBATS, the emphasis is on the commercial aspects of asset management.

As a Commercial Assistant, your main accountabilities will be as follows:

Cost Engineering

• Gather data & carry out research on current construction costs under supervision.
• Measure, record & value work supervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures.

Planning

• Record progress on site and help prepare and maintain records.
• Review weekly, monthly, quarterly costs.
• Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of programmes.

Estimating

• Measure and interpret specifications & drawings
• Build up estimates from first principles
• Translate measurement from drawings and specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates.

Cost Management

• Use the company’s ERP System.
• Collation of Cost and Value Information.
• Preparation of cost and value reconciliation statements.

Procurement

• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements.
• Record and document information including registration of interest.
• Understand the steps / documentation required.

Commercial Management

• Collation of cost and value information.
• Measurement of works and provide information on subcontractor’s performance.
• Supports digitalisation.

Development, Recruitment and Retention

• Maintain a Personal Development Plan.

The following personal qualities and experience are required:

• Experience within Commercial.
• Experience within Administration.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player and able to build great relationships with stakeholders.

The following are desirable:

• Has a background within construction.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV’s, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com