Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.
Appointment Type
Permanent
Full Time/Part Time
Full-time
Specialism
Project Management
Main Purpose of the Job
Based in our Luton office you will provide cross-business commercial and contractual support to our senior project managers and design teams, delivering projects and frameworks including but not limited to Water, Highways, Rail Infrastructure, Ecology and Environment, and Building sectors.
This role requires a strong focus on cost control, budget management, and contractual administration to ensure projects are completed within financial targets while maintaining quality standards. The Commercial Coordinator will collaborate closely with senior project managers, technical leads, subcontractors, and clients to deliver cost-effective solutions and optimise resource utilisation. This role will require excellent grounding for a career in commercial management within the construction industry, with opportunities for progression.
You will have:
- Excellent numerical skills with 3 to 5 years proven experience of undertaking a commercial supporting role within the construction or infrastructure sector, supporting cost control, budgeting, and financial management of projects.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage the demands of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and ideally familiarity with programming software like MS Project or P6.
- Understanding of construction contracts, legal frameworks particularly relating to NEC3/4, with experience of scope and change management, programme control, and commercial and contractual risk management.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams professionally.
- A recognised qualification in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional eager to contribute to high-quality projects while advancing their career within a supportive organisation committed to excellence.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Financial Control: Monitor project costs throughout design and delivery phases, ensuring adherence to budgets and financial targets, identifying potential overruns early.
- Contract Administration: Administer the contract, ensuring compliance with clauses, particularly in relation to change management and programme adherence.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks, supporting teams and senior project managers with developing strategies to mitigate them.
- Scope Management: Manage changes to the project scope for swift assessment and implementation of change notifications.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as a central communication hub, liaising with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain a collaborative spirit and achieve business objectives.
- Reporting: Collaborate with project teams in the production of client reports and other reporting obligations.
What Qualifications, Experience & Skills are required?
- Recognised qualification in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management
- Degree or equivalent.
- 3 to 5 years proven experience of undertaking a commercial supporting role within the construction or infrastructure sector, supporting cost control, budgeting, and financial management of projects.
- Understanding of construction contracts, legal frameworks particularly relating to NEC3/4, with experience of scope and change management, programme control, and commercial and contractual risk management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Excellent numerical and organisational skills with the ability to manage the demands of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication skills to liaise with clients, contractors, and internal teams professionally.
The ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.
- Familiarity with programming software like MS Project and/ or P6.
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We are one of the UK's most influential and highly respected firms of infrastructure and built environment professionals. We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate.
We'll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government's Disability Confident Scheme. We're happy to talk about flexible working, including hybrid working, and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.
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If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact us at [email protected].
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a diversity monitoring form. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects at all grades the diverse communities that we serve. By completing this form, you will help us to monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our recruitment processes are fair and identify opportunities to improve them. Any information provided on this form will be treated as strictly confidential and will not be seen by those involved in the selection process.
