Assistant Commercial Manager in Witney

Assistant Commercial Manager – Brize Norton / Witney KEY POINTS Salary: £41,000-£50,000 (candidates above banding cannot be submitted) Car allowance: £4,300 Travel between sites required – driving licence essential Security Clearance (SC) required or eligibility to obtain it Working on a high-profile MOD facilities management contract ABOUT THE CLIENT We\’re supporting an established organisation delivering long-term facilities management and project support across secure MOD environments. Due to growth across their defence portfolio, they\’re seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to support end-to-end commercial governance, subcontractor management and performance reporting. This is a key role ensuring contractual compliance, robust financial control and accurate reporting across a complex Defence estate. THE BENEFITS Competitive salary and car allowance Exposure to high-profile Defence infrastructure programmes Structured development within a large commercial and FM organisation Opportunity to work closely with MOD stakeholders and supply chain partners THE ASSISTANT COMMERCIAL MANAGER ROLE You\’ll support the delivery of commercial assurance, financial tracking and subcontractor management across multiple Defence sites. Responsibilities include: Drafting, issuing and managing subcontracts in line with internal policies and MOD contractual requirements Leading commercial and performance review meetings with subcontractors Assessing and approving subcontractor applications for payment Ensuring timely and accurate payments aligned to contractual terms Managing Work in Progress (WIP) and ensuring accurate month-end reporting Supporting job closure and client billing processes Monitoring contract P&L performance, identifying risks and improvement opportunities Conducting monthly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reviews Managing contract variations and change control Preparing and presenting commercial reports for senior stakeholders and the client Systems and reporting duties include: Using Maximo for job tracking and asset management Using COINS for subcontract management, financial tracking and compliance Maintaining accurate documentation and audit-ready commercial records ESSENTIAL SKILLS Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management role within Facilities Management or Defence Strong understanding of subcontractor management and commercial processes High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas and data analysis Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Able to work collaboratively with operational teams and external partners High attention to detail and strong analytical capability TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via .For further information please call / .By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. KEY SKILLS: Commercial Management, Defence, MOD, QS, Facilities Management, Subcontractor Management, Maximo, COINS, CVR, Stakeholder Engagement