Assistant Commercial Manager

Assistant Commercial Manager, Swindon

Are you looking to play a pivotal role in the commercial management of one of the UK’s most complex and long-term infrastructure contracts?

How about a position where your commercial acumen directly shapes the financial performance and contractual compliance of critical FM services, supporting real communities through the delivery of excellent places to live and work?

In this role you will sit at the heart of a high-performing commercial team, working hand in hand with operational and finance colleagues to drive cost control, manage change, and ensure robust commercial delivery across both Hard and Soft FM services on a long-term PFI contract.

Salary negotiable depending on experience.

What impact will you make?

• Commercial Contract Stewardship. Manage variations, change control, and compensation events in strict alignment with PFI contractual mechanisms.
• Financial Performance. Drive cost forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to ensure strong commercial outcomes across the contract lifecycle.
• Subcontractor Oversight. Lead valuations, payment applications, and final accounts to keep supply chain relationships tight and compliant.
• Stakeholder Collaboration. Partner with operational teams, clients, and suppliers to deliver joined-up commercial performance across both service streams.

What experience do you need?

Working knowledge of NEC, bespoke PFI contracts, or long-term service agreements is a strong advantage.

Proven experience working on PFI contracts in a commercial or quantity surveying capacity.

Strong FM knowledge across Hard and Soft services.

Solid grasp of payment mechanisms, change control, and lifecycle cost management.

Degree or qualification in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.