Job Description
Let's transform society together…
We’re Sweco.
We’re difference makers.
We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, and environmental consultancy, and we have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated Assistant Contract/Commercial Manager to join our dynamic team. This role would be perfect for someone looking to diversify their skillset, coming from either a technical or commercial background.
At Sweco, we are committed to creating a sustainable future through our core behaviours, effective collaboration, and innovative solutions. We have a wide range of in-house technical engineering and environmental designers who collaborate on a wide variety of projects and sectors. At Sweco, every team’s consultants are empowered to ensure their expertise makes a difference by understanding the client’s business and needs. We want to be our clients’ most trusted partner, and we aim to solve any challenge, no matter the scale or location.
What does the role involve?
The Assistant Contract/Commercial Manager will play a vital role in supporting our commercial activities, ensuring compliance and smooth operation across various projects. Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Conduct Level 2 commercial audits to assess the efficacy and compliance of ongoing projects with internal and external processes. Identify areas for improvement and report findings.
2. Support the critical Governance function as TRA Reviewer to ensure thorough tender assessment and compliance with the WinBusiness Process. Address potential risks and uphold our standards of excellence.
3. Support the execution of commercial assurance reviews for projects. Ensure all contractual obligations are met and contribute to the project's success by providing insightful commercial evaluations and forecasts.
4. Act as the Commercial Hub Manager, coordinating updates, knowledge base, templates, discussion and driving consistent application of best practices across the Division.
5. Assist in the administration of NEC contracts and other contractual agreements. Provide support to Sweco PMs to ensure all parties understand their responsibilities and adhere to the terms and conditions stipulated.
6. Oversee the locked contracts schedule and manage the Division’s legal portal tickets. Cooperate with the Legal team to close actions, support Project Managers and clear backlog. Ensure that contracts are executed in accordance with Sweco Governance while maintaining compliance with legal standards.
7. Develop AI tools for the Commercial function
Requirements:
We are looking for candidates who:
8. Hold a degree in engineering, procurement, accounting or related field
9. Have ambition and drive to develop their skillset
10. Are willing to travel once a month
11. Excel in relationship building; interaction with people is key
12. Demonstrate confidence in their tasks
13. Possess attention to detail
14. Strong/advanced Excel skills
15. Are highly organised
16. Have strong time management skills
17. Are output and results-focused
18. Set and drive the standard/culture of the new division
19. Promise and deliver
20. Set achievable targets
21. Are open to development and gaining chartership.
What's in it for you?
Working at Sweco you’ll experience an inclusive, friendly, and flexible working environment where colleagues are encouraged to grow and develop, you’ll be supported with external training where necessary. You’ll be part of a meaningful mission to transform society by being a trusted consultant to our clients.
If you believe you have the skill set required and are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s work together to transform society.