Assistant Commercial Manager
Near Bournemouth
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join an award-winning, market-leading structural steel specialist working on a diverse portfolio of complex construction projects.
This role offers the chance to develop your commercial career within a high-performing project environment, supporting senior commercial and project teams while gaining exposure to large-scale steelwork packages.
The Role
You will assist in the commercial management of individual contracts, helping to protect contractual entitlements and support the delivery of projects in line with commercial targets.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting Project Managers and Commercial Managers with commercial and contractual matters
Assisting with take-offs, material schedules, resource schedules, and cost value reconciliations
Supporting the assessment and commercial impact of variations
Assisting with contractual notices and correspondence
Supporting monthly WIP, cost value analysis, and applications for payment
Assisting with subcontractor procurement, payments, and final accounts
Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams
Attending site visits as required
Supporting health, safety, and environmental standards across projects
About You
You'll be commercially minded, detail-focused, and keen to progress within the construction or structural steel sector.
Essential:
Experience within the construction industry (ideally structural steel or specialist subcontracting)
Strong commercial awareness and willingness to learn contract administration
Good IT skills (Excel, Word; Project desirable)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
A proactive, team-oriented approach
Desirable:
Basic understanding of steel construction
Exposure to NEC or other standard forms of contract
Degree-qualified or working towards a relevant qualification
Why Apply?
Work with an award-winning structural steel specialist
Exposure to major, high-value construction projects
Clear progression and development opportunities
Supportive commercial and project teams
Long-term career potential within a growing business
For more information please reach out to our structural steel specialist Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company
