Ass Commercial Manager – BBV JV
Location: Fort Dunlop, Birmingham (Hybrid – 3 days on site)
Salary: £45,000 – £49,000 + 6:12 Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Healthcare
Next Step: Commercial Manager (£60,000 – £70,000)
Join the UK's Most Ambitious Infrastructure Project
Are you an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Graduate QS, or Quantity Surveyor with NEC3 experience looking to work on a truly iconic project? The role has come available due to a promotion to Commercial Manager
This is your opportunity to be part of the £6 billion HS2 Main Works Civils Area North, delivered by the BBV Joint Venture (Balfour Beatty Vinci JV). The largest single contract on HS2 with a monthly spend of £80 - £100m, this is one of the most complex and high-profile civils packages in Europe. BBV is responsible for constructing 100km of line of route valued c£6bn, consists of 42 Viaducts, 66 bridges, 35 cuttings, 56 culverts, 66 embankments, green tunnels & 4 motor crossings.
The Role
As an Assistant Commercial Manager, you’ll play a key part in the post-contract commercial delivery of this major NEC3 Option C civils package. Working within a lean client team, you'll support a Senior Commercial Manager, while also taking ownership of specific assets within your remit.
This is a hands-on role with meaningful responsibility. You’ll support:
* Compensation Event (CE) processes
* Applications for Payment
* Commercial reporting and contract administration
* Risk and change management
* Supply chain analysis
* Dispute resolution
* Contract performance inputs for internal monthly reviews (MBRs)
This role offers career-defining exposure to commercial and project management on a megaproject scale—ideal for someone looking to rapidly develop into a Commercial Manager.
What We’re Looking For
✔️ Degree-qualified Assistant QS, Graduate QS, or Quantity Surveyor
✔️ Experience with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts, particularly in post-contract administration
✔️ Experience in civils/infrastructure, rail, heavy civils, highways, utilities, etc
✔️ Familiarity with CEMAR or similar contract management platforms
✔️ Strong communicator and collaborator
✔️ Self-starter with an appetite to grow and learn
✔️ Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Whether you come from a Client, Consultant, or Main Contractor background, if you're passionate about commercial delivery and want to work on a project that will shape the UK’s infrastructure for generations—you’ll thrive here.
Career Progression
At HS2, internal development is a priority—45% of vacancies are filled internally, highlighted but the fact that both roles has become available due to internal promotions. With 5 years remaining on BBV contract and long-term packages including:
* Station New Builds - £570m Curzon Street, £400m Birmingham Interchange - 2033
* Rail System Alliance - £550m Rail Depot, £1.2bn Signalling Package, £500m M&E Systems, Track, Power, and more (through to at least 2034)
You’ll be well-positioned for continued growth and promotion to Commercial Manager and beyond.
Working Environment
Hybrid Working: 3 days on-site typically at Fort Dunlop Birmingham also could be Snowhill & Coleshill, 2 days remote. Flexible, modern working practices with a delivery-focused culture
Inclusive, collaborative team environment working alongside main contractor & supply chain
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you want to work on a landmark infrastructure project, gain significant commercial experience, and accelerate your career—apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion