Assistant Commercial Manager

at  Gleeds

ASSISTANT COMMERCIAL MANAGER

• Join Gleeds Energy’s Nuclear New Build team!
• Flexible hybrid working, London (W1) or Bristol (BS11) or Leiston (IP16) 1-3 days a week - Travel and accommodation provided
• Permanent, full time with flexible working and core hours

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1885, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a Great Place to Work certified employer, with our people at the heart of everything we do.
Climate change and Sustainability is at the top of our agenda, we have been established within the energy sector for the past 40 years and have achieved significant growth in the past years as we contribute to a sector that will have trillions of pounds of investment over the next decade. Our teams are at the forefront of the change, managing life changing projects in Solar, Hydrogen, Nuclear, Renewables and Defence, and we want you to be part of that too.
At Gleeds, our projects take us across the globe, giving you opportunities to travel or to remain at the office base you choose.
Gleeds Energy is recruiting for aspiring Commercial Managers to join our Nuclear New Build team in delivering projects on the construction of Britain’s newest nuclear power stations, Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. These projects will play a crucial part to Britain’s Energy independence, economic growth, and our ongoing Energy transition to create more sustainable and environmentally friendly energy source.
The Assistant Commercial Manager is responsible providing support to the Commercial Management Team across multiple contracts whilst working closely with Senior’s and Lead’s in the team to ensure development and growth in your skills and experience.

Your day to day could look like –

• Assessment and valuation of Contractor’s applications and the processing of payment certificates in accordance with the contractual terms and conditions.
• Administration of Task Orders, Compensation Events and Early Warnings.
• Monitor and report on commercial aspects of the contract and/or project flagging issues at the earliest opportunity to the Commercial Manager.
• Administration of commercial management tools including, but not limited to, CEMAR and SAP.

A full job description can be provided after application.

EXPERIENCE

• Relevant work experience with ability to demonstrate a track record of successful contract administration/goods receipting.
• Good working knowledge of contracts, basic estimating, valuations, cost reporting and financial modelling.
• Knowledge or keen interest in the Energy sector would be desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ideally you will have be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline, or in some case applicants with an alternative background (e.g.: Engineering) may be considered.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or other relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.