Assistant Commercial Manager in Cardiff

We have a fantastic opportunity for a permanent Assistant Commercial Manager within our Consulting Highways Team supporting the Devolved Accounts (Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland) across a variety of contracts, including NEC3 and 4 contracts. As an Assistant Commercial Manager, you will support the day-to-day commercial management of a portfolio of consulting highways projects. You will assist with the review and analysis of cost and value reports, support effective project budgetary control, forecasting and month-end reporting.

You will provide contractual and commercial guidance to Delivery Managers, Project Managers and the wider team, helping them understand both Amey’s and the Client’s contractual responsibilities and embedding commercial best practice across project teams. The role will involve supporting the preparation and management of Early Warnings and Compensation Events, managing commercial change, ensuring that Accounts operate in line with Amey’s bidding governance and commercial control processes, supporting supplier accounts, producing quotations, identifying and managing commercial risk, and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and Clients.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance of effective valuation and commercial processes throughout the project lifecycle, including the preparation of accurate and timely quotations.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with commercial processes, systems and procedures, supporting consistency with governance and business requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Delivery Managers to support the application of robust quotation and commercial control processes.
• Support the identification, assessment and reporting of commercial risks and opportunities at project level, including contributing to mitigation strategies under guidance from senior commercial colleagues.
• Assist in managing Client expectations through professional communication and a collaborative, "one-team" approach with delivery teams.
• Monitor and support compliance with project commercial KPIs, escalating matters where performance or risk thresholds are exceeded.
• Provide day-to-day contractual and commercial support to project teams, helping them understand contractual obligations and performance requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and Clients to support positive outcomes and uphold the organisation’s professional reputation.
• Support the commercial management of subcontractors and supply chain partners, including preparation and review of enquiries, quotations, payment assessments and final account information, under appropriate supervision.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of Applications for Payment, supporting the recovery of contractual entitlement for works and approved changes.
• Support finance and operational teams with project cost control, forecasting and reporting, including CVR input and WIP management, in line with agreed processes and contractual position.
• Ensure compliance with internal commercial systems, controls and post-contract procedures, escalating issues as appropriate.
• Support the preparation, communication and recording of project change, in accordance with governance, General Authorities and Delegated Authorities, and under the direction of senior commercial staff.

What You Will Bring To Us

• Some experience working in a commercial, project or cost management role within a consulting, engineering or infrastructure environment, with an appetite to build depth and capability as a commercial professional.
• A working knowledge of core IT tools, particularly MS Excel (essential), with the confidence to use data to support analysis, reporting and informed decision-making.
• A positive, proactive mindset, with energy and enthusiasm to contribute to team success and to take pride in delivering high-quality commercial support.
• A strong desire to learn, develop and progress, including an openness to new ways of working, emerging technologies and continuous improvement in commercial practice.
• The motivation and self‑drive to take ownership of your responsibilities, manage competing demands and follow work through to completion with support from senior colleagues.
• Hold or have commitment to working towards membership of a relevant professional institution.
• The ability to build trusting, respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholders, supported by clear and effective communication.
• A team-focused approach, with the willingness to support others, ask questions, and contribute ideas, helping the wider team achieve shared outcomes.
• A delivery-focused, "winning mindset", with the resilience to work in a dynamic project environment and a desire to help projects and clients succeed.

Benefits

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition.
• Competitive salary and compensation.
• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.