Assistant Commercial Manager Defence Sector (Eynsham, Oxford) £40,000 - £50,000 | Permanent | Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 40 Hours £4.3K Car allowance (paid monthly alongside salary) 26 days holiday plus bank holidays Generous pension contribution Life assurance Ongoing training and development Are you ready to take the next step in your commercial career within a high-profile Ministry of Defence facilities management contract? Were looking for a commercially sharp and proactive Assistant Commercial Manager to join our team in Eynsham, Oxford! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working collaboratively, and have a passion for precision and performance, this could be your perfect fit. What Youll Be Doing As Assistant Commercial Manager, youll play a pivotal role in ensuring financial and commercial control across the contract. Your focus will span supply chain management, cost assurance, and performance reporting. Youll be thepoint of contactbetween operational teams, subcontractors, and stakeholdersdriving accuracy, compliance, and commercial success. Key Responsibilities: Subcontractor Management: Draft and manage subcontracts aligned with MoD requirements Lead performance reviews and ensure timely, accurate payments Approve applications and maintain compliance across the supply chain Commercial & Financial Control: Oversee Work in Progress and deliver timely financial reports Monitor contract P&L, identify risks, and drive improvements Manage contract variations and ensure accurate client billing Systems & Reporting: Use Maximo and COINS to track jobs, assets, and financials Maintain audit-ready records and present commercial reports to stakeholders What Youll Bring Experience in Quantity Surveying or Assistant Commercial Management, ideally in FM or Defence Strong grasp of subcontractor management and commercial processes Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis) Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities Detail-oriented with strong analytical thinking Collaborative mindset and confidence working across teams Apply now the following steps will involve me giving you a quick phone call within 24 hours of applying to gain further details to build a full, compelling application on your behalf to secure you an interview. Keep an eye out for my call, SMS & emails. Dom at Utilise Recruitment .co .uk