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 Gas Engineer position, please apply or contact using any of the methods below.
Consultant Name: Kieran
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