Job Description

Commercial Coordinator Engineering

As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Commercial Coordinator to join our Building & Real Estate Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride.


The Commercial Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the commercial, operational and financial performance of the Engineering division. Working closely with technical teams, commercial leads and business unit directors, this role focuses on project coordination, commercial administration, bids support, and process improvement to help drive efficiency, margin improvement and client satisfaction. The role will primarily support Structures and Building Safety Consultancy, with involvement across fire, facades and multi-disciplinary projects as needed.

The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to)

Commercial Management & Project Work & Coordination

Support the management of commercial aspects for key engineering projects Take responsibility for commercial administration including invoicing, budget tracking, variations, fee proposals, and progress reporting Coordination between technical teams and commercial leads to ensure accurate, timely, and efficient project delivery Monitor revenue performance and contribute to achieving revenue uplift targets Support implementation of measures to improve project utilisation, efficiency, and margins Undertake engineering (including structural and geotechnical) project work as required, including site inspections, design, calculations and reporting

Bids and Framework Support

Assist with the coordination and preparation of bids, tenders, and framework submissions for engineering services Work with technical teams to compile commercial information, project examples and CVs Ensure submissions are compliant, high-quality, and delivered on time Contribute to the implementation of division-wide fee uplift initiatives (e.g. PI uplifts, urgent turnaround fees, limited resource fees)

Commercial Administration & Issue Resolution

Undertake commercial reviews of contracts and associated appointment documentation Support contract management processes, including variations, extensions, cancellations and invoicing queries Liaise with clients during bids and live projects to resolve commercial or administrative issues (with senior approval as needed) Maintain accurate commercial records and documentation Support management of commercial disputes with clients under guidance from senior commercial leads

Process & Efficiency Improvement

Identify and implement operational improvements to reduce time spent by technical teams on admin and commercial tasks Support multi-disciplinary coordination across Structures, Fire, Facades and Building Safety Consultancy Contribute to the standardisation of commercial procedures and templates across business units

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

Build effective working relationships with internal teams including engineering, finance, and project management Develop professional relationships with key clients to support project delivery and commercial coordination Provide responsive, solutions-focused communication to both internal and external stakeholders

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate

Qualifications & Experience

Degree or master's in engineering, Architecture, or equivalent Construction Related Experience required (including, consultancy, engineering, QS, bids, project management, commercial) Ideally experience (2+ years) in a commercial, sales, or financial role Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills Proficient in MS Office and business management software (e.g., CRM, ERP) Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills Good comprehension skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive mindset Excellent time management and multitasking skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

About Structural Engineering


Our team specialises in analysing, designing and ensuring the safety and stability of structures such as buildings, bridges, dams, and towers. Our main responsibility is to ensure that these structures can withstand various forces and weather conditions over their intended life span. In addition to Structural Engineering, our Building & Real Estate division provides many other important services including Fire Engineering, Sustainability, and Building Control services.


What's in it for you?


As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.


Why SOCOTEC?


Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a Commercial Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in providing these services.


We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. #YouGrowWeGrow


Think you've got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application.


Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.