Assistant Commercial Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Blackburn |
| Area | Lancashire, England |
| Sector | Facilities Management |
| Salary | £45k - 50k per year |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Collette Bennett |
| Job Ref | 5329 |
- Description
I am recruiting for an Assistant Commercial Manager to join a large Facilites Management organisation. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects throughout the North West, especially within the healthcare sector. If you are lookig to progress yur career within Commercial Management and possess a keen eye for detail, and excel in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.
Salary and Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £50,000 with potential growth into commercial roles.
- 10% non-contributory pension and bonus scheme.
- Facilities Management / PFI
- Flexible work locations including home, Manchester office (Piccadilly), or various sites.
- Mileage reimbursement at 45p per mile from the nearest site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and schedule lifecycle works for Acute and Mental Health facilities.
- Collate and update costs associated with works, including lifecycle trackers and reports.
- Benchmark proposed delivery costs against various sources.
- Monitor delivery performance and health & safety arrangements with clients and supply chain.
- Develop plans for future lifecycle replacement works.
- Review physical condition of areas and report discrepancies.
- Produce progress reports and support month-end reporting.
- Analyze data metrics to identify project issues.
- Participate in planning workshops and process improvement initiatives.
- Prepare cost forecasts and ensure handover documents are in place.
- Liaise with construction and FM contractors.
- Maintain risk registers for PFP remedial works.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or similar field preferred.
- Experience in construction, healthcare, and/or FM project delivery.
- Familiarity with PFI environment and construction contracting is desirable.
- Ability to work independently and within a small team in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, and SharePoint.
- Experience with Microsoft Project or similar software.
- Knowledge of project collaboration platforms like 4Projects or Business Collaborator.
