Job Description

About the role

We're looking for a proactive and organised Commercial Assistant to join our Commercial Team within Power T&D. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and playing a key role in keeping operations running smoothly.

What you'll be doing

In this role, you will undertake a range of administrative activities to support the Commercial Team, helping to ensure efficient workflows and accurate documentation across the project. Typical tasks may include:


Managing documentation and maintaining accurate records Assisting with contract administration and data entry Supporting reporting activities and commercial processes Providing general office and team support as required Run contract cost reports from accounting software under supervision of Finance Manager Support Commercial Managers during month end ensuring system accruals are accurate and billing of jobs are undertaken
+ Support Change management team in preparation of Contract Notifications
Use of Contract management systems as required Sypro, CEMAR, Oracle
Collating information to feed into Contract performance management tools
Chase subcontractor applications and aid with commercial administration Collating timesheet information from contractors to ensure compliance with contract Updating Commercial team Organograms as required
Health, Safety and Quality:
Compliance with all aspects of BB and the client HSEA policies Support the contract in terms of reporting requirements

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:


Confident IT / Systems user -Excel, Word, Outlook Team player Pro-active and highly motivated to meet team objectives Self-motivated to achieve a high level of performance Good business acumen Experience in the efficient and effective management of software skills Good interpersonal skills and communication Excellent organisational skills

Adaptable to changing situationsThe following qualities are desirable


Oracle R12/CEMAR/Sypro/BIM360 Office 365 Microsoft SharePoint Previous experience in Construction Industry

Why work for us

Competitive salary

37.5-hour workweek (Monday to Friday)

Pension scheme: Up to 5% employee & 7% employer contributions

Family-friendly policies, including:

28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave

4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Professional development: Access to a wide range of learning opportunities and qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme: Supporting your wellbeing

Volunteering opportunities: 2 paid days per year to give back

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 www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion



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: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/



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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com




Job Reference: BBUK16844