Commercial Support

On-site in Newcastle·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)

Mitie

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Newcastle
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Monday 30 November
Holiday: 33 days holiday inc. bank holidays

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Strong analytical skills and process driven
Good knowledge of MS products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and confident using IT software
Excellent attention to detail, sound problem solving skills and analytical thinking with demonstrable experience of delivering action plans to resolve issues and remedy disputes
Ability to work to tight deadlines and work well under pressure
Excellent communication skills and ability to develop good working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders
Ability to work using own initiative
Driving licence holder with a willingness to travel

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

As well as a competitive salary, you will be provided with:

Annual Appraisal
Annual salary review
24 hour Virtual GP
Life Cover
Employee Assistance Programme
Workplace pension scheme
33 days holiday, including statutory Bank Holidays
Ongoing training and personal development via the Learning Hub

The role

The Commercial Support will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day commercial activities for the Capital Projects department. You will be recording monthly applications to our clients and from our subcontractors in an accurate and timely manner on all Capital Projects on the company commercial programme. You will also be responsible for monitoring the profitability of all Capital Projects, assisting with the mitigation of issues that affect project profitability and to help set up/implement processes that enhance the efficiency of project management and the commercial department as well as improving the margins for the business

What you'll do

The role will expose you to:

Ensuring Applications have been issued on all projects on a monthly basis
Inputting Application and Certificate values in the company database for Clients and Subcontractors
Liaising with the Finance Department to ensure invoices are raised and then sent as required.
Checking subcontract payment certificates before being issued
Assisting the Senior Quantity Surveyor to review and highlight the contract conditions that impact (and may impact) the commercial status of each project prior to project commencement, detailing all risk and key rules to the project delivery team
Assisting in the vetting of variations and sub-contractor site instructions and recording them onto the company database
Preparing Project Cost Reports, Regional Forecasts and Reporting Margins on a monthly basis
Monitoring the running margin on projects
Assisting the Senior Quantity Surveyor to continually monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget with Project Managers
Assisting in compiling accurate forecasts of project cost to completion
Liaising with the Finance Department to review aged debtors and facilitate payment
Assisting with the commercial evaluation of all projects post completion
Responsible for and maintaining accurate records of all retentions for both customers and suppliers, ensuring retentions are released when due and any overdue retention due to us is kept to a minimum
Any other duties specified by your Line Manager.

About Mitie

Mitie serves more than 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools and critical government strategic assets, and reported £5.6bn revenue in FY26 with 77,500 people.

The company takes care of its customers' people and buildings by delivering core services and deploying advanced technology, and it also publishes insights such as its Net Zero Navigator and ESG reporting, having operated at net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of FY25 under its Plan Zero programme.

Industry: Facilities management
Employees: 77,500
In the UK: Glasgow

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