Location: Barnsley
Salary: Competitive
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
Job purpose:
As a Commercial Assistant in our dynamic Data Centre Services team, you’ll be stepping into one of the most innovative and fast-evolving sectors of the facilities management industry. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-performing, mission-critical environments where technology meets precision, and every detail matters. In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the successful delivery of complex projects—ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, contributing to commercial performance while upholding our values of integrity, resilience, and sustainability. Your collaborative mindset and drive for results will directly support customer satisfaction and business growth in this technically advanced and financially intensive sector. If you’re looking to develop your career in a cutting-edge environment where your impact is visible and valued, this is the role for you.
What you'll do:
- Assist with tracking project budgets and identifying any financial risks. Support in preparing cost estimates for new projects or additional works. Help manage cash flow, including tracking payments, invoices, and cost variations.
- Assist with reviewing and maintaining project contracts, ensuring compliance with agreed terms and conditions. Support with the preparation of variations and claims, ensuring that these are properly documented. Help with the management of sub-contractors, ensuring they adhere to the contract terms.
- Assist in the procurement process, ensuring the correct materials and services are acquired at competitive prices. Help with the selection of suppliers and sub-contractors, preparing tender documents, and analysing tenders.
- Support the identification and mitigation of risks related to costs, time, and resources. Assist in managing cost forecasting, ensuring any discrepancies are addressed promptly.
- Manage and track project timelines and deliverables across the Design, Build, Manage, and Maintain phases, ensuring that all commercial aspects are aligned with the overall project goals and milestones.
- Assist in the preparation of competitive proposals and tenders, working with technical teams to ensure alignment with customer requirements and cost-effective solutions.
- Monitor and control project costs throughout the lifecycle, ensuring that projects remain within budget while maintaining profitability and cost efficiency.