Graduate Commercial Manager

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

About our Graduate Programme:

As a graduate at Assystem, from Day 1 you will be welcomed to the Assystem family, we will focus on getting you up to speed on what we do, our values, and what you can look forward to on our 2-year experience. You will have the opportunity to work with customers on live projects, bring value from the start and learn new skills.

As part of the programme, you will have access to Mentors, benefit from peer-to-peer learning through our Graduate Forums, identify and develop skills through our upskilling framework, and the opportunity to work across different industries and customers.

Job Description:

We are looking for candidates with a passion for commercial management and a demonstrable commitment to the profession and your career development. You'll will work closely alongside more senior consultants and will receive close support. Tasks and responsibilities will vary depending on the client and the nature and stage of the project being worked on. It may be required to work on multiple projects and with multiple clients simultaneously covering both pre-and post contract phases.

Working in collaboration with commercial management teams, you will support the delivery of services across:

• Cost management
• Estimating and cost control
• Contract and procurement
• Audit and assurance
• Report writing
• Pre and post-contract administration
  
  

Essential:

• Degree in quantity surveying or commercial management, ideally accredited by RICS.
• A passion for commercial and cost management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategically minded with strong analytical and problems solving skills

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the profession and an understanding of the pathway along with awareness of RICS or CICES with a desire to achieve chartered status.
  
  

Requirements for Assystem Graduate Scheme:

• Successful Candidate must be a UK Sole National
• Successful Candidate must be willing to relocate as part of their rotational Scheme (Relocation Support available)

Security Clearance:

The successful applicant must be a UK resident and, due to the nature of the work to be undertaken, applicants will be required to meet this criteria in order to attain a minimum level of BPSS clearance.

When will we be in touch?

Thank you for applying!
We will be sifting through applications and you will receive a response to your application confirming the next steps.

If you reach the next stage, you will be called by one of our recruitment team who will ask you some questions around:
- Your application
- Your Eligibility for the role
- Your passion for Energy transformation
- Your passion for your chosen discipline
- your knowledge on your chosen discipline.

Successful applicants will be invited to our in-person assessment centres.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.