Commercial Assistant
Building a sustainable tomorrow
BAM Infrastructure is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Assistant to join our dynamic team, delivering major civil engineering projects across Scotland. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile infrastructure developments, primarily within the energy sector, including the construction of new substations that play a vital role in supporting Scotland’s transition to net zero.
Your team
- This role will be based at our Kilsyth Office
- BAM operates a flexible working policy
Making Possible
As a Commercial Assistant, you will support the commercial team in maintaining effective cost control and reporting. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assist with the monthly cost and value reconciliation supplying requested information such as material and plant accruals
- Input into our cost collation systems
- Processing subcontractor payments and clearing bought ledger invoices in line with agreed terms
- Producing cost-monitoring reports and analysing exception data.
- Gathering and collating commercial data for internal and external reporting
- Managing allocation sheets, records, and the document filing system
- Participating in meetings and training sessions
- Using MS Office and other software for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Supporting wider commercial functions as required.
- Ensuring compliance with company and project commercial procedures
What do you bring to the role?
- English and Mathematics National Qualifications or equivalent
- Previous experience in a similar role or construction industry is desirable but not essential.
- Strong organisational skills, diligence, and motivation to learn
- A keen interest in the construction industry and commercial functions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in IT, especially MS Office tools.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- A wide range of family-friendly policies
- 8 % matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 days annual leave, plus:
- 2 wellbeing days
- 1 volunteering day
- Opportunities for personal and professional development
About BAM
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
The application process
For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Kirstin Alexander, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: kirstin.alexander@bam.com
BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.
