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Tetra Tech RPS is looking for a Commercial Assistant to join our National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team. This hybrid role can be based in Birmingham, Abingdon or Cardiff.
Overview
You will support the monitoring and reviewing of project financial performance within the business unit, and advise colleagues involved in the financial performance of projects. Working closely with Commercial Managers and the finance team, the role will develop our commercial awareness and performance and bring consistency in approach. The post holder will report directly to a Commercial Manager.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Performance
* Work with the Commercial Manager to implement a strategy to improve and bring consistency to project financial performance.
* Collaborate with colleagues to generate greater business synergies.
* Contribute to monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and the Operations Director, with updates on any significant successes, challenges and opportunities.
Clients
* Foster a client focused culture, putting a strong emphasis on clients in our communications.
* Work with colleagues in the promotion and communication of deliverable solutions, making best use of communications channels and in person meetings.
* Help promote the consultancy offer and wherever possible the Tetra Tech wider services.
People
* Develop and maintain a culture that promotes and supports our staff and their career development to achieve attrition no greater than 10% per annum.
* Understand and support our company values and a culture focused on People, health, and wellbeing, providing an environment in which people can excel and develop professionally and personally.
Engagement
* Apply a positive, proactive and effective internal and external engagement and communications, working closely with the Commercial Manager, Operations Director and Finance team.
* Maintain effective and motivated engagement and communications.
* Promote the development of the people’s project financial management skills.
Processes
* Contribute to initiatives.
* Adhere to all company processes and procedures in a timely manner.
* Follow the company’s delegation of authority and Tetra Tech policies.
* Drive a continuous improvement mindset across the business.
Skills/Experience Required
You’ll need to have sound financial experience of financial management in a consultancy setting. Excellent communications skills and good business acumen are essential to add value to the team and achieve its objectives.
* An ability to develop the Project Managers and discipline leads commercial knowledge
* Good interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills
* Some knowledge and experience of dealing with the legal requirements, policies, standards and guidance relevant to the work undertaken by the business
* Commercially aware, with a good understanding of financial and economic drivers within the discipline
* Good people skills
* Good financial and project management skills
* Takes ownership to achieve positive outcomes
What is in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects. We value diverse ideas, perspectives and thinking styles and strive to create an inclusive, collaborative environment where everyone can contribute.
Why Choose Tetra Tech RPS
In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a global organisation. We design and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s global team, we deliver solutions that create lasting value for clients and communities. Our people drive our success, and we are committed to their growth and wellbeing. We offer flexible, hybrid working to support work-life balance.
About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees, we deliver clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
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