Assistant Commercial Manager

Location: Ash Green

WELCOME TO LINAKER For 30 years Linaker has specialised in the creation and maintenance of tailor-made business environments. Having shaped work spaces for a wide range of businesses across the country, Linakers heritage lies in our ability to design and regulate unique spaces that truly work. Linaker was founded upon three core values: trust, reliability and care. We are not just a service provider, rather an essential part of our clients architecture and, ultimately, an extension of your business, a part of one team.

ABOUT

THE ROLE The role holder will provide pre- and post-contract commercial management support across a portfolio of Hard Facilities Management contracts and associated project works, supporting the Commercial Director and ensuring robust commercial governance, risk management, and contractual compliance. This position is offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term contract, with the possibility of turning permanent at the end of the contract.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Support day-to-day BAU commercial and contractual matters under the direction of the Commercial Director. Review, negotiate and manage low- to mid-risk contracts, variations, changes, extensions and amendments in line with approved templates, playbooks and risk parameters with support of the Commercial Director. Support the Commercial Director on high-risk or complex negotiations, including preparation of commercial positions, issues logs and negotiation summaries.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract registers, key dates, renewal trackers and change control logs. Support the commercial management of private and public sector contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and agreed commercial terms. Identify, manage and report commercial, procurement, financial and operational risks and opportunities. Support jeopardy management, risk mitigation and audit readiness, minimising the risk of service, compliance or financial disruption.

Assist in maximising income, controlling costs and improving cash performance across contract portfolios. Provide commercial support and guidance to operational, procurement and account management teams, ensuring clarity of contractual responsibilities, scope and entitlements. Support KPI reporting, performance management and financial mechanisms and weighting reviews, where applicable. Assist with dispute management activities. Ensure appropriate commercial governance and compliance across subcontractor and supply chain arrangements.

Ensure all commercial documentation is accurate, auditable and aligned with internal processes and controls. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Proven experience working in a commercial or contractual management role within a commercial environment. Experience reviewing, administering and negotiating contracts and contract variations. Strong understanding of commercial risk, cost control and contractual compliance. Ability to engage confidently with operational teams and external suppliers.

Well-organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple work streams in parallel Ability to travel within business operational area at short notice. High degree of interpersonal skills. Good communication and negotiation skills at all levels of management. Ability to work to tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills - written and oral Strong financial acumen and attention to detail DESIRABLE Working knowledge of UK commercial and construction law.

Experience with in the engineering, hard FM, construction, or facilities management sector. Strong financial awareness and ability to interpret data. Experience supporting or contributing to dispute resolution and claims management. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. THE PACKAGE Competitive starting salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Modern, comfortable offices Core

Hours:

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 17:00pm Flexibility for hybrid working Company pension scheme. Employee assistant programme for wellbeing and support. Initially offered on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of going Permanent. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Linaker Limited is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.