Location: Sevenoaks
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00 - 17:00
Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
Benefits: 25 days holiday + BH, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, reduced cost gym, days out, learning & development opportunities, paid volunteering days + many more.
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Role overview:
A Commercial Assistant primarily supports the management of the financial and contractual elements of a project.
What you'll do:
- Cost Management - Assist with tracking project budgets and identifying any financial risks. Support in preparing cost estimates for new projects or additional works. Help manage cash flow, including tracking payments, invoices, and cost variations.
- Contract Administration - Assist with reviewing and maintaining project contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and conditions. Support with the preparation of variations and claims, ensuring that these are properly documented. Help with the management of sub-contractors, ensuring they adhere to the contract terms.
- Procurement - Assist in the procurement process, ensuring the correct materials and services are acquired at competitive prices. Help with the selection of suppliers and sub-contractors, preparing tender documents, and analysing tenders.
- Risk Management - Support the identification and mitigation of risks related to costs, time, and resources. Assist in managing cost forecasting, ensuring any discrepancies are addressed promptly.
- Stakeholder Management - Assist in communication with clients, consultants, and suppliers, helping to maintain relationships and ensure project goals are met.
- Project Coordination - Manage and track project timelines and deliverables across the Design, Build, Manage, and Maintain phases, ensuring that all commercial aspects are aligned with the overall project goals and milestones.
- Proposal Preparation & Tender Support - Assist in the preparation of competitive proposals and tenders, working with technical teams to ensure alignment with customer requirements and cost-effective solutions.
- Cost Control & Budgeting - Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle, ensuring that projects remain within budget while maintaining profitability and cost efficiency.
- Market & Industry Analysis - Conduct research and analysis of industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to provide strategic recommendations that support business growth and customer retention.
- Sales & Revenue Generation - Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and expanding service offerings, while also ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Reporting & Documentation - Maintain detailed records and reports on project progress, financial status, and client communications, providing senior management with regular updates on key commercial metrics.
Who you'll be:
- Familiarity with data centre or telecoms business models, including infrastructure design, deployment, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of data governance and compliance relevant to the sector is an advantage.
- Precision in budgeting, contract administration, reporting, and measurement.
- Ability to evaluate tenders, project costs, risks, and forecast future expenditure.
- Confident in engaging with clients, contractors, suppliers, and senior leaders.
- Calm and logical approach to managing unexpected costs, delays, and scope changes.
- Acts ethically and transparently in all financial and contractual dealings.
- Works effectively as part of a team throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Responsive to shifting client needs, sector developments, and emerging technologies.
- Understands business financial goals, market conditions, and economic impacts.
Benefits:
- 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
- Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
- Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
- Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
- GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
- Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
- Bike To Work Scheme
- Paid volunteering and charity days
- Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.
