Brief Description
You will be part of the North West & Central Region (NW&C) which consist of three routes – North West, Central and West Coast South – and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services. To find out more about us
About the role:
The primary objective of the Project Commercial Assistant is to deliver comprehensive technical and commercial support to the post-contract commercial team, ensuring that all aspects of the contract implementation are efficiently managed. This support will encompass a wide range of services, including detailed contract performance analysis, facilitating communication between various stakeholders, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance overall project outcomes and client satisfaction.
About the role (External)
Every day will be different, but you can expect to be involved in the following activities:
1.Measure works on site to assist in the payment valuation and variation processes.Undertake periodic valuations of works in progress.Prepare certificates for payment as appropriate.
2.Support the commercial process by research and evaluation of information from contractors.
3.Assist in the preparation of estimates for works.Input cost and quantity information into estimating systems and produce reports.
4.Assist in preparation of tender, pricing and contract documentation.Carry out cost analysis of accepted tenders.
5.Prepare budgets and detailed estimates.Cost plan as necessary during development to meet financial targets.
6.Prepare final accounts, including validation of contractor submission by measurement and quantification.
7.Input data related to contracts into the company's project management reporting system.
To be successful in this role, we would like you to have/to be:
(Essential)
·Basic knowledge of the construction/railway industry.
·Numeracy skills.
·Knowledge of railway and construction industry forms of contract.
·Computer literate.
We would also like but it isn't crucial to have/to be:
(Desirable)
·Educated to A Level standard.
·Experience of working within a commercial environment
·Knowledge of basic estimating, valuation and cost reporting.