The Role

The Assistant Commercial Manager will work within the Transport for Wales (TfW) Commercial 
Directorate and have a key role in supporting the successful management of various commercial
projects.

Role responsibilities

• Assist the Commercial Manager in monitoring breaches of governance by adhering to the TfW 
  procurement and internal change control procedures, in conjunction with the Programme and 
  Project teams to ensure TfW are operating in compliance with regulations.
•  Monitor commercial aspects of allocated projects by collating and providing evidence relating to 
  issues and risks, at the earliest opportunity to enable the Commercial Manager to propose 
  mitigation actions. 
• Reviewing contractor applications and processing payment certifications by following TfW
  processes to ensure commercial activities are in compliance with regulations.
• Support the Commercial Manager in providing guidance to Project Managers by becoming
  knowledgeable of the contractual agreements to enable informed decisions to be made in the 
  delivery of projects to time, cost and quality.

Who we're looking for

• Basic knowledge of construction forms of contract
• Experience of writing reports, papers, and formal letters and of numerical data manipulation.
• Demonstrable experience of engaging with and developing effective working relationships with 
  a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of planning, prioritising, and delivering work to a high standard and by 
  the required deadline.

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential for this role, Welsh language skills would make a great addition to your application.

TfW support anyone who wants to learn Welsh or improve their skills. We offer online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Equal Opportunities

We're changing the way the transport industry looks. By celebrating and embracing differences, we're building a workforce that represents Wales. We need talented people from all backgrounds and cultures to bring their perspectives and experiences. Diverse teams make better decisions and drive innovation. Join us in transforming the way Wales travels."

Who we are 

Transport for Wales is changing the way Wales travels, making sustainable transport the first choice. We're building a multimodal integrated transport network called the T Network, making it easier for people to travel by train, bus, walking, wheeling and cycling.

Next steps

See attached Job Description for further details and how to apply. If you want to find out more about what we're doing in Wales, see our Annual Report.

We're a Disability Confident Leader. Let us know about  any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process and as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at 23:59 on the day of the application closing date stated above. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive enough applications. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.