Assistant Commercial Manager

603801
  • £320 - £360 per day
  • London, England
  • Contract

One of London's most vital transport operations are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager to support the post‑contract commercial management of multiple live Facilities Management and maintenance contracts.

  • Role: Assistant Commercial Manager
  • Duration: 6-9 month contract
  • Pay: Up to £360 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
  • Location: London (2 days onsite)

This role is post‑contract focused and will suit someone with hands‑on experience managing live contracts, financial processes, and commercial controls. It is not a procurement or tendering role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support post‑contract commercial management across multiple live contracts
  • Validate payment applications and issue payment notices
  • Raise and manage purchase orders
  • Track budgets, update forecasts, and monitor actual spend
  • Analyse operational and financial data using Excel
  • Maintain accurate commercial and contract records
  • Respond to commercial and scope queries by interpreting contract terms
  • Produce reports, meeting minutes, and commercial updates
  • Work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

You'll work closely with Commercial Managers across Hard FM, Mechanical & Electrical, Fire, Fabric and Inspections contracts, supporting day‑to‑day commercial operations and stakeholder engagement within a complex operational environment.

Key Requirements:

  • Experience within rail, transport, or a similar regulated environment
  • Exposure to Hard FM or maintenance contracts
  • Proven post‑contract commercial experience (live contract management is critical)
  • Experience working across both rail and non‑rail assets
  • Strong Excel skills, including forecasting, financial tracking, and reporting
  • Confidence interpreting and working with contract documentation
  • Experience using SAP and/or Ariba

This is a great opportunity to work on high‑profile, operational contracts and gain exposure to a broad mix of FM and infrastructure environments.

If you're an experienced commercial professional, local to London with FM and Rail experience, apply now!

Ben Nethersole Recruitment Consultant

Apply for this role