Commercial Assistant in Lowestoft

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. The Commercial functions vision is; realising returns, managing risk, maximising opportunities. Wood is currently recruiting a Commercial Assistant on a staff basis to support the commercial team within the Shell One Gas project team based in Lowestoft. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement usually in the pattern of 4/1 or 3/2 office/home split, weighted in favour of being more office based in the early stages to make sure the candidates are supported, trained and made to feel part of the team.

As Wood continues to grow and diversify to meet the demands of an ever‑changing world, the commercial function plays a leading role in ensuring we unlock our full potential, capture the value we create, and are correctly rewarded for this by our clients. To achieve this we challenge the norm and look for new ways of working, we are curious and seek out value add innovation, we embrace change, and we are courageous and confident in managing risk. At the heart of everything we do is the application of good commercial acumen and governance for which we are well known and respected.

Key Responsibilities

• Maximise commercial performance while managing business/project risk (pre‑and post‑contract)
• Commercialisation of a sub‑Business Groups service offerings to support business growth and Strategy
• Ensure compliance with relevant commercial/contracting policies
• Resolution of disputes/claims and cash collection issues
• Embedding effective commercial governance and assurance across the sub‑Business Group / Project / Portfolio of Projects
• Supporting the tender governance process for the sub‑Business Group

What we can offer

• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Key Accountabilities

• Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviours
• Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity
• Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework guidelines
• Champion and follow the relevant DOA and commercial / contracting policies

Assists and Supports Under Supervision

• Main contract administration, including correspondence management, management of change and the development/implementation of commercial strategies and profit improvement plans in accordance with client contract(s) and Wood’s policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that contracts are set up correctly in the appropriate business systems.
• Ensuring that invoices are prepared in a timely and accurate manner and include full contract entitlement.
• The administrative development and maintenance of Commercial Handovers and Plans.
• The development of rates, estimates, pricing, and commercial models.
• The administration of risk management processes.

Qualifications

• 3 A Levels (or equivalent) in relevant subjects e.g. Maths, Law, Business Studies
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Studies preferred, but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Working knowledge and experience in Commercial or Financial administration and procedures

Personal Attributes

• Utmost integrity
• Demonstrate commitment to Wood and client core values
• Demonstrate commitment to Wood Commercial Process and Procedures
• Excellent communication skills, written, oral, and presentation
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise key tasks and solve problems for the team
• Strong use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non‑exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.