Assistant Commercial Manager

Job description

LOCATION: Working between Central London office and remotely on a hybrid basis (3 days in office)

SHIFT PATTERN: Mon-Fri 8-5

SALARY: £35,000.00 - £40,000.00 per annum

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Role Overview

This is a development role for an individual looking to build a career in commercial management within a large, complex services organisation. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, the Assistant / Junior Commercial Manager will support the commercial function across the contract lifecycle, gaining hands-on experience in contract management, cost control, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.

The role is suited to someone with strong transferable skills, commercial curiosity, and the ambition to progress into a fully-fledged Commercial Manager role over time.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Support & Contract Management

• Support the Commercial Director and wider commercial team in the day-to-day commercial management of contracts

• Assist with contract administration, ensuring commercial records, registers, and documentation are accurate and up to date

• Help track contractual obligations, variations, and changes in scope

Cost Control & Financial Awareness

• Support cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting activities

• Assist with the preparation of commercial reports, dashboards, and performance data

• Help monitor costs, margins, and risks across contracts

Variations & Change Management

• Support the preparation, costing, and administration of variations and additional works

• Maintain logs and trackers for changes, ensuring approvals and records are properly maintained

Risk & Governance

• Assist in identifying commercial risks and opportunities within contracts

• Support the maintenance of risk registers and early warning processes

• Ensure commercial processes align with internal governance and controls

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with operational teams to understand service delivery and commercial impacts

• Support communication with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders as required

• Build effective working relationships across finance, operations, procurement, and commercial teams

Learning & Development

• Develop an understanding of commercial principles, contract frameworks, and industry best practice

• Participate in training, mentoring, and on-the-job learning to support long-term career progression

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong transferable skills gained through previous roles, education, or placements

• Good numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• Confidence working with data, reports, and documentation

• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Desirable (but not essential)

• Exposure to commercial, financial, contract, or operational environments

• Experience within facilities management, engineering, construction, or service-based industries

• Familiarity with Excel or reporting tools

• An interest in developing a long-term career in commercial management

Qualifications

• No specific commercial qualification required

• Relevant degree, vocational qualification, or willingness to work towards commercial training is advantageous

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• ²⁴⁄₇ GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home

• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling

• Get Fit Programme

• Financial and legal support

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers

• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work

• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.