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 is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-profile infrastructure developments, primarily within the energy sector.
You will play a key role in projects such as the construction of new substations—critical assets that support Scotland's transition to net zero.
The role will be based initially at our Kilsyth, Scotland office.
Your work environment
* This role will be based at our Kilsyth, Scotland, office
* BAM operates a flexible working policy
* People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, nationality or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
Your mission
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
Who are we looking for?
* 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 holiday
* 2 wellbeing days
* 1 volunteering day
* Personal and professional development
BAM Infrastructure is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.
Who are we?
The art of building is about building for communities; it's about building for life.
Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar.
Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day.
Our recruitment process
For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email:
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.