One of London's most vital transport operations are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Commercial Manager to support the post‑contract commercial management of multiple live Facilities Management and maintenance contracts.
Role: Assistant Commercial Manager
Duration: 6-9 month contract
Pay: Up to £360 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
Location: London (2 days onsite)This role is post‑contract focused and will suit someone with hands‑on experience managing live contracts, financial processes, and commercial controls. It is not a procurement or tendering role.
Key Responsibilities:
Support post‑contract commercial management across multiple live contracts
Validate payment applications and issue payment notices
Raise and manage purchase orders
Track budgets, update forecasts, and monitor actual spend
Analyse operational and financial data using Excel
Maintain accurate commercial and contract records
Respond to commercial and scope queries by interpreting contract terms
Produce reports, meeting minutes, and commercial updates
Work with a wide range of internal and external stakeholdersYou'll work closely with Commercial Managers across Hard FM, Mechanical & Electrical, Fire, Fabric and Inspections contracts, supporting day‑to‑day commercial operations and stakeholder engagement within a complex operational environment.
Key Requirements:
Experience within rail, transport, or a similar regulated environment
Exposure to Hard FM or maintenance contracts
Proven post‑contract commercial experience (live contract management is critical)
Experience working across both rail and non‑rail assets
Strong Excel skills, including forecasting, financial tracking, and reporting
Confidence interpreting and working with contract documentation
Experience using SAP and/or AribaThis is a great opportunity to work on high‑profile, operational contracts and gain exposure to a broad mix of FM and infrastructure environments.
If you're an experienced commercial professional, local to London with FM and Rail experience, apply now