Commercial Assistant

Role overview

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.

About the role

 Who you'll be: 

Familiarity with data centre or telecoms business models, including infrastructure design, deployment, and maintenance.

Knowledge of data governance and compliance relevant to the sector is an advantage.

Precision in budgeting, contract administration, reporting, and measurement.

Ability to evaluate tenders, project costs, risks, and forecast future expenditure.

Able to work effectively as part of a team throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Understanding of business financial goals, market conditions, and economic impacts.

Able to keep to timelines and communication aligned across multiple stakeholders.

A level or equivalent qualifications (English and Maths as a minimum)

EMCOR UK benefits

Industry leading maternity & paternity policies

Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral

GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining

Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression

Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover

Bike To Work Scheme

Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing

Dental scheme

Access to health assessments

Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms. 

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.

We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.

Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.

Join us in building a better world at work.