Job Description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

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BAM UK & Ireland's Infrastructure segment is seeking a proactive and motivated Commercial Assistant to join our dynamic team in Northern England. Playing a key role in supporting and enhancing commercial performance while delivering major civil engineering projects, you'll bring a keen eye, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work with autonomy in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Your team

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The role will be a hybrid role ( min 3 days per week) based from our Mikasa House Office in Newcastle, with a requirement to visit projects and site offices across the North East.

Making Possible

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As a Commercial Assistant, you will support the commercial team in maintaining effective cost control and reporting ensuring costs are allocated correctly and processes are followed in a consistent manner. Your key responsibilities will include:

Assist with the monthly cost and value reconciliation supplying requested information such as material and plant accruals Input into our cost collation systems Processing subcontractor payments and clearing bought ledger invoices in line with agreed terms Producing cost-monitoring reports and analysing exception data Gathering and collating commercial data for internal and external reporting Managing allocation sheets, records, and the document filing system Participating in meetings and training sessions Using MS Office and other software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations Supporting wider commercial functions as required Ensuring compliance with company and project commercial procedures

What do you bring to the role?

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English and Maths GCSE or equivalent Previous experience in a similar role or construction industry is desirable but not essential. Strong organisational skills, diligence, and motivation to learn A keen interest in the construction industry and commercial functions. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in IT, especially MS Office tools.

What's in it for you?

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Competitive salary A wide range of family-friendly policies 8 % matched pension contributions Private healthcare Life assurance 26 days holiday 2 wellbeing days 1 volunteering day Personal and professional development

About BAM

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Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.



We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

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For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Monica Curl, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: monica.curl@bam.com



BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.