Madisons Recruitment are recruiting for a Commercial Resource (Highways) on a permanent basis for a client of ours located in Chelmsford.
Working as part of the commercial team, you’ll assist in managing costs, contracts, and financial reporting for a range of highway maintenance and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of commercial processes in the civil engineering or highways sector who is looking to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
* Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and control of project budgets for highways works
* Support commercial processes across drainage, kerbing, resurfacing, and footway schemes
* Carry out cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for active sites
* Help prepare and submit interim and final applications for payment
* Assist with subcontractor procurement, onboarding, and valuation management
* Maintain accurate records of contractual documentation and correspondence
* Contribute to change management processes, identifying variations and potential commercial risks
* Liaise with site teams to ensure alignment between operational progress and commercial reporting
* Support in preparing internal cost/value reconciliation reports and client-facing documentation
Requirements
* Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* Prior experience in a commercial support role, preferably within the highways or infrastructure sector
* Familiarity with standard highways contracts (e.g., NEC, Schedule of Rates, Term Maintenance Contracts)
* Strong Microsoft Excel and cost reporting skills
* Excellent organisational and communication abilities
* Ability to work across multiple sites and adapt to varying project needs
* Understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards within highways delivery
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Opportunity to work on essential highways improvement schemes
* Career progression and development within a growing commercial team
* Exposure to a variety of civil engineering works within the public and private sector
* Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities
If you are actively searching for a new role and interested in hearing more on the above Commercial Resource (Highways) position, please apply or contact using any of the methods below.
Consultant Name: Kieran
Landline: 01992 568886
Email: Kieran@madisons.org.uk
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