General information
City/town: London Job field: Business Development External closing date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 5783
Description and requirements
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
As experts in MEP engineering, we're delivering technically challenging data centre fit-outs and projects across commercial, education, and defence sectors.
You will be working in the Building Services OU based in London in where we are responsible for creating healthy workplaces and efficient facilities that improve people’s lives. Through collaboration and innovation, we deliver high-quality solutions that make a lasting, positive impact for people and communities.
We are currently looking for a Commercial Assistant who will will assist with the organisation and administration of commercial and financial aspects on the project/Tender Bids.
As the Commercial Assistant, you will:
1. Assist / be responsible with timely detailed reporting to Project Commercial Lead/ Commercial Manager on a section or whole project.
2. Assist with providing site measurement and records.
3. Assist / be responsible with control of cost, value, cash management, change and risk on a section or whole project.
4. Assist with and monitor the procurement of Materials, Plant, Equipment and Sub-Contractors.
5. Ensure compliance with Skanska standards and procedures in respect of commercial activities.
6. Involvement in the preparation and maintenance of Risk & Opportunity schedule.
We are looking for:
7. Relevant commercial experience preferably with a contracting organisation - Quantity Surveying Apprenticeship or Graduate Programme.
8. Achieved or working towards degree or equivalent level qualification in Quantity Surveying or related construction subject.
9. Relevant CSCS Card &/or SMSTS.
10. Experience of Oracle or equivalent.
11. Experience of working directly with client representatives.
12. Data interpretation and reporting.
13. Problem solving and analytical capabilities.
What we offer:
14. 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
15. Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
16. Professional development
17. Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity,dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.