Project Commercial Assistant

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Network Rail operates and maintains the railway infrastructure 24/7 365 days a year. We do work that matters to millions. And we do it in millions of different ways.

You will be part of the NW&C Region which consist of three routes – North West, Central and West Coast South – and a regional team supporting Regional Major Programmes & Professional services.

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For us, ‘Diversity' means recognising differences between people while valuing the contribution they make. ‘Inclusion’ means creating safe and welcoming workplaces with fair cultures that encourages innovative and fresh ways of thinking.

We offer hybrid working - with the requirement to be in the office two/three days a week.

As a Project Commercial Assistant, you’ll provide technical and commercial support to the post-contract commercial team.

What will you be doing?

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  Measure works on site to assist in the payment valuation and variation processes. Undertake periodic valuations of works in progress. Prepare certificates for payment as appropriate.
• Support the commercial process by research and evaluation of information from contractors.
• Assist in the preparation of estimates for works. Input cost and quantity information into estimating systems and produce reports.
• Assist in the preparation of tender, pricing, and contract documentation. Carry out cost analysis of accepted tenders.
• Prepare budgets and detailed estimates. Cost plan as necessary during development to meet financial targets.
• Prepare final accounts, including validation of contractor submission by measurement and quantification.
• Input data related to contracts into the company’s project management reporting system.

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to be/ to have:
(Essential)

• Basic knowledge of the construction/railway industry.
• Numeracy skills.
• Knowledge of railway and construction industry forms of contract.
• Computer literate.

We would also like but it isn’t crucial to be/to have:
(Desirable)

• Educated to A Level standard.
• Experience working within a commercial environment.
• Knowledge of basic estimating, valuation, and cost reporting.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

Drugs & Alcohol test: All prospective candidates offered a conditional role will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel Database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.

A career with Network Rail is a journey and we will do everything we can to make it a great one.

That means plenty of support for personal and professional development. It also means a great range of benefits. Working with us, you’ll enjoy 28 days holiday, access to a range of contributory pension schemes, and the potential to top up your competitive salary with a bonus. We can offer you a season ticket loan, annual season tickets are discounted. What’s more, you can take advantage of childcare vouchers, discounted cycle hire and more. Discover more at www.networkrailcareers.com/benefits.

Network Rail positively embraces flexible working recognising that employees may wish to balance work and family/home life.

We adhere to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the following pay range: Band 5 Starting salary of £25,000 raising to £30,000.

Closing Date: 27th April 2023. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.