Commercial Assistant

About the role

Due to continued project growth, we are looking to appoint a Commercial Assistant to support the Commercial Team with day-to-day administration and commercial coordination activities.

With project turnover expected to increase substantially and change management activity continuing at pace, this role will play a key part in reducing the administrative burden on the commercial function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within commercial administration and construction support within a major infrastructure environment.

What you'll be doing

• Support the Commercial Team with day-to-day administrative activities.
• Assist with change management administration and commercial record keeping.
• Maintain and organise commercial documentation, cost records and project data.
• Support subcontractor administration processes and document control activities.
• Record and track project progress information and commercial updates.
• Assist with collation of cost and value information.
• Use company ERP systems and support digital/LEAN ways of working.
• Support procurement activities including gathering and recording supplier information.
• Work collaboratively with commercial, project and delivery teams to ensure accurate and timely administration support.

Who we're looking for

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and team working abilities.
• Comfortable managing data, documentation and administrative tasks.
• Competent using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Valid UK Drivers License due to requirements to visit site (car provided)

Desirable

• Previous administration or commercial support experience.
• Exposure to construction, engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems or commercial processes.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on going maintenance, our in house experts, flexible resources and industry leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background.

To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at