Assistant Commercial Manager

About The Role:Working Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours)Role Overview: The Assistant Commercial Manager will report into the Commercial Manager with an objective of being the lead for all contractual and commercial queries, working on a high-profile public sector Facilities Management contract. This role will play a pivotal part in the day-to-day running and overall success of the Contract. The successful candidate will preferably have experience working within Facilities Management as an Assistant Commercial Manager. This is also an excellent opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor (or similar) - which have at least 3+ years experience within said position.Experience:Relevant experience of commercially supporting and delivering on a high-profile / public sector Facilities Management contract (desirable)Experience in supporting the negotiation of contract variations to successful close out.Highly, capable of communicating with a multitude of stakeholders internally and

external (both verbally and written, Qualifications:Bachelors degree/equivalent in either Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Accounting/FinanceFinance/Accounting (CIMA, ACCA) is preferred, or Quantity Surveying (RICS) (or studying towards)Adequate Microsoft Excel competency - pivots, trackers, tables, functions, calculations.Main Duties & ResponsibilitiesCommercial & Financial PerformanceCommercial support on a high-profile Hard FM Contract.Have a full understanding of the Contract terms, ensuring all variations are captured and priced in to maximise both revenue and margin.Overall responsibility for all application for payments.Commercially driving a self-delivery operating model by foregoing the use of subcontractors where possible.CustomerBe able to understand and communicate certain obligations of the Contract. Justify viewpoints via contractual clauses when necessary.Drive the resolution of contractual issues and disputes.Supportiveof contract negotiations with the
client and other parties as required.Ensure the timely provision of client commercial reports.Risk ManagementAssess, record and advise on risks and opportunities that may influence financial performance.Recognise situations in which an Early Warning Notice may be required. Generate and submit all EWN's.Management of the Contract Commercial Risk Register.About The CompanyOCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.Why Work for OCS?Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025 - we value and motivate our