Assistant Commercial Manager
Permanent (Full-time)
Creating and maintaining great places to live and work delivered by excellent people who care…
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager to support the commercial management of a long-term PFI contract based in Swindon.
This is a key role within the commercial team, working closely with operational and finance colleagues to ensure robust cost control, compliance, and commercial performance across both Hard and Soft services.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Commercial Manager in the day-to-day commercial management of the PFI contract
* Assist with cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting
* Manage and administer variations, change control, and compensation events in line with PFI contractual mechanisms
* Monitor performance against KPIs, payment mechanisms, and lifecycle obligations
* Assist with subcontractor management, including valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
* Ensure commercial compliance with contract terms, governance requirements, and Vinci procedures
* Support audits, benchmarking exercises, and client reporting
* Work collaboratively with operational teams across both Hard and Soft FM services
Requirements
* Proven experience working on PFI contracts
* Strong understanding of Facilities Management, covering both Hard and Soft services
* Experience in a commercial or quantity surveying role within FM
* Knowledge of payment mechanisms, change control, and lifecycle cost management
* Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
* Degree or qualification in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
* Working knowledge of NEC, bespoke PFI contracts, or long-term service agreements
In return for your hard work we offer additional training and development, 26 days holiday (+ bank holidays), generous pension contribution, life assurance and much more.
We are VINCI Facilities – experts in the built environment. VINCI Facilities is a Facilities Management and Building Solutions provider, delivering cost-effective and sustainable bespoke solutions to customers in the public and private sectors. We are committed to working towards a lower carbon society, focusing on sustainable and innovative methods to exceed our partners' goals and add value for all stakeholders – and we were named the top-ranked FM service provider in the Sustainable FM Index for 2020. We put our people first. Always working as a team and collaborating from start to finish. We are the trusted expert in the built environment because we listen to our team and create a workplace that maximises their potential.
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at VINCI Facilities is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.
VINCI recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.