Commercial Assistant

Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Amey Limited

Your New Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Commercial Assistant to join our Commercial Rail account based in Taffs Well.

Asset Management / Infrastructure Maintenance of the CVL forms part of our Wales and Borders contract with Transport for Wales (TfW). TfW is a delivery agent for the Welsh Government and exists to drive forward the Welsh Government’s vision of a high quality, safe, integrated, affordable and accessible transport network that the people of Wales are proud of.

Seilwaith Amey Cymru / Amey Infrastructure Wales Ltd (AIW) have been engaged as Infrastructure Manager for Core Valley Lines (CVL) rail network.

A Commercial Assistant will assist the Commercial Team in carrying out their normal commercial and contractual duties, to assist the operational management team as required, in complying with the Amey Values, and assist in ensuring maximum recovery of all contractual entitlement.

The standard hours of work arefull time – 37.5 hours per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Support the Commercial team to ensure they can comply with the Amey systems, processes, and procedures on Contracts.
• Work within the strict deadlines required under the Contract(s) and as required by the
• Support in preparing data required to populate various commercial
• Support the Commercial Team in exercising full cost control of project(s) in conjunction with the Commercial Managers as directed.
• Assist in producing monthly and/or weekly cost and value data to support the Commercial team in production of forecasts to completion of the project(s).
• Assist in the collation of data / facts with respect of all variations (changes) to the works in conjunction with other project team members.
• Ensure that all contemporary records are kept by the project team members for use in supporting claims, extensions of time, and the evaluation of variations.
• Collate and file all contemporary
• Support the Commercial team in all aspects of subcontract procurement and
• Provide commercial support as required /
• Assist the Commercial Team in submitting in a timely manner applications for payment, Change requests and any additional contractual requirements.
• Always maintain professional working relationships.
• Promote a team-working
• Promote the Amey safety
• Participate in regular monthly safety

What makes this role unique is assisting in the management of supply chain and subcontractors (review of timesheets, payment applications, invoicing and so on). Also, helping with reviewing and reporting of all project cost data, using various Amey databases and IT systems.

We want to hear from you if you have:

• Competent in basic computer skills, with working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products, especially Excel and Word.
• Ability to time-manage, set priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• Methodical style of working.
• To proactively assist in meeting commercial reporting deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Some quantity surveying, construction, or finance experience advantageous
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• A Levels, degree qualification or studying towards is desirable but not mandatory.

What we offer you

When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program

• Career Development – Exceptional development and progression plan
• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Choices – Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey – Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
• Social Value – You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives

We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.

We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planetare protected.

At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please contact our recruitment team at to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!