Assistant Commercial Manager

Role: Assistant Commercial Manager
Location: Watford
Salary: 41k - 44k + car / car allowance
 
We are working with a leading facilities management company who are seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager on their blue light contract. This is a key role within the commercial team, working closely with operational and finance colleagues to ensure robust cost control, compliance, and commercial performance across both Hard and Soft services.

You will support the commercial management of a long-term PFI contract.
 
Responsibilities:

• Support the Commercial Manager in the day-to-day commercial management of the NEC PFI contract
• Assist with cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting
• Manage and administer variations, change control, and compensation events in line with PFI contractual mechanisms
• Monitor performance against KPIs, payment mechanisms, and lifecycle obligations
• Assist with subcontractor management, including valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Ensure commercial compliance with contract terms, governance requirements, and company procedures
• Support audits, benchmarking exercises, and client reporting
• Work collaboratively with operational teams across both Hard and Soft FM services

 
Essential Qualifications:

• Proven experience working on PFI contracts
• Strong understanding of Facilities Management, covering both Hard and Soft services
• Experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role within FM
• Knowledge of payment mechanisms, change control, and lifecycle cost management
• Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Degree or qualification in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
• Working knowledge of NEC and PFI contracts