Project Commercial Controls Manager​/Accountant

Band: 4

Vextrix was founded to create a business, where every one of our clients and staff feels valued. In our growing business we create an environment for our team where each individual can develop and progress, benefit ting from the experience of our senior team and exciting opportunities with our clients. Collaboratively, we all live our values and deliver on our unique guarantees which is why our clients trust us as their consultant of choice.

If you’re looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic and passionate team, where we deliver high quality services to our clients, this role is for you. We are looking for an experienced Project Commercial/Controls Manager to play a key role in our multi-disciplinary consultancy team in the UK.

You will work across projects in a range of infrastructure and built environment sectors covering Engineering, Project Management, Surveying and Compliance services. Ideally you will have experience working within multidisciplinary teams, with a collaborative approach and the ability to support and provide guidance to junior team members.

• Supports complex project(s), working under general supervision.
• Ability to prepare various financial reports and provide analysis and recommendations based on findings.
• Requires a proven ability to apply professional concepts in a productive, consistent manner. Maintains records according to generally accepted accounting practices.
• Performs audits and generates special financial reports.
• Manages project budgets, tracks expenditures, and monitors cost performance against approved budgets.
• Conducts variance analysis to identify discrepancies and provides recommendations for corrective actions.
• Reconciles project accounts and ensures accuracy of financial records across multiple cost centres.
• Prepares and delivers financial reports to project stakeholders, management, and external parties with clear explanations of financial performance.
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements specific to project accounting.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements efficiency enhancements in accounting procedures and systems.

We’re looking for someone with the following skills and experience to join our team:

• Business/Accounting/Engineering/Project or Programme Management Bachelors Degree or relevant industry experience with a professional qualification (RICS, MAPM, ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• 4-5 years experience of project accounting or commercial management with exposure to project environments
• Demonstrable experience operating in a complex, fast paced business environment.
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills are essential
• Ability to manage details but also understand the big picture
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder communication skills
• Proficient in Excel and project accounting or ERP software and use of tools like Microsoft Project and Primavera
• Identifies and executes initiatives and continuous improvements
• Extensive operations interface and effective collaboration
• Track record in the infrastructure sector with substantial relevant experience
• Experience preparing financial and commercial inputs for projects and fee proposals
• Knowledge of the use of Earned Value Management, Utilisation, Forecasting, Scenario Planning and variance analysis
• Experience of construction or related consultancy
• Experience of scheduling and planning process, including critical path analysis
• Experience in working with the NEC4 suite of contracts, including PSC and ECC desirable

We’re proud to be recognised as a 2024 Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For, with a culture built around people, inclusion and flexibility. As a Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter accredited employer and a Top 100 Most Inclusive Workplaces Index 2026 organisation, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We invest in training and development, support a healthy work-life balance, and celebrate success together, helping our people grow both professionally and personally.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Salary sacrifice schemes and discount schemes
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Enhanced compassionate leave
• Hybrid working, weekly office presence required

We’re committed to an equal opportunities and inclusive culture for all employees and applicants which values the contribution and potential of every individual, not just what’s on your CV. We welcome applications from everyone and uphold fair, inclusive practices in line with the protected characteristics defined in the Equality Act.

We recognise everyone has commitments outside work and are happy to discuss flexible working. We will support you throughout the application process. Therefore, if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know.