The Position: Commercial Assistant/Commercial Administrator

The role will support the Net-Zero Teesside project – the UK’s flagship carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) initiative. This groundbreaking infrastructure project is designed to decarbonise a cluster of carbon-intensive industries in Teesside, playing a crucial role in the UK’s journey to net zero by 2050. The project aims to provide annual electricity requirements to more than 1 million homes across the UK.

As the project moves through key stages of delivery, we're expanding our commercial team and seeking a Commercial Assistant to provide vital support to commercial operations, working closely with teams across procurement, cost management, and contract administration.

Some of the main responsibilities of the Commercial Assistant will include:

·      Assist with the administration and management of NEC3/NEC4 contracts, including payments, variations, and change management

·      Support procurement and subcontractor engagement processes

·      Track project costs, budgets, and commitments, providing timely reports to senior commercial staff

·      Maintain robust commercial records and contract documentation

·      Liaise with delivery teams, clients, and external stakeholders

·      Provide general administrative support across commercial functions

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of a nationally significant infrastructure project. You will support commercial activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with NEC contracts and helping to deliver effective financial and contractual management.

Preferred Profile:

Alongside a commitment to our values of Care & Compassion, Performance, Team Spirit, and Inclusiveness, we are looking for individuals who can bring the following:

·      Prior experience in a commercial or contract support role within the construction, engineering, or infrastructure sectors

·      Working knowledge of NEC contracts (ideally NEC4)

·      Proficient in MS Office (particularly Excel)

·      Ability to work in a high-paced, collaborative project environment

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·      Experience working on major infrastructure or energy projects would be beneficial but not required

·      Studying or completed relevant qualifications (e.g. HNC, degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or similar) would be beneficial but not required

·      Reside locally to Middlesbrough or be prepared to relocate, as this permanent role does not include travel expense coverage.