Job Description
One of London's most vital transport operations are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager to support the post-contract commercial management of multiple live Facilities Management and maintenance contracts.
- Role: Assistant Commercial Manager
- Duration: 6-9 month contract
- Pay: Up to £360 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
- Location: London (2 days onsite)
This role is post-contract focused and will suit someone with hands-on experience managing live contracts, financial processes, and commercial controls. It is not a procurement or tendering role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support post-contract commercial management across multiple live contracts
- Validate payment applications and issue payment notices
- Raise and manage purchase orders
- Track budgets, update forecasts, and monitor actual spend
- Analyse operational and financial data using Excel
- Maintain accurate commercial and contract records
- Respond to commercial and scope queries by interpreting contract terms
- Produce reports, meeting minutes, and commercial updates
- Work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
You'll work closely with Commercial Managers across Hard FM, Mechanical & Electrical, Fire, Fabric and Inspections contracts, supporting day-to-day commercial operations and stakeholder engagement within a complex operational environment.
Key Requirements:
- Experience within rail, transport, or a similar regulated environment
- Exposure to Hard FM or maintenance contracts
- Proven post-contract commercial experience (live contract management is critical)
- Experience working across both rail and non-rail assets
- Strong Excel skills, including forecasting, financial tracking, and reporting
- Confidence interpreting and working with contract documentation
- Experience using SAP and/or Ariba
This is a great opportunity to work on high-profile, operational contracts and gain exposure to a broad mix of FM and infrastructure environments.
If you're an experienced commercial professional, local to London with FM and Rail experience, apply now!
