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Commercial Executive
Join Avantis Group as a Commercial Executive in the UK: support cost control, contract administration, and procurement with a collaborative, detail-driven team.
Overview
Avantis Group is seeking a Commercial Executive professional to support the commercial and quantity surveying functions across multiple projects. This full-time role, based in the UK, will contribute to effective cost control, commercial governance and financial performance across engineering and construction activities. The successful candidate will work closely with project and commercial teams to deliver accurate cost reporting, contract administration and procurement support in accordance with company processes and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost control & reporting – assist in preparation and maintenance of project cost forecasts, budgets, cost-to-complete and regular cost reports to support project financial management.
- Estimating & tender support – assist in the preparation of estimates, bills of quantities (BOQ), route-to-market cost build-ups and commercial input for bids and proposals.
- Contract administration – support administration of contracts, purchase orders and subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with contract terms, variations and approvals.
- Variations & claims – prepare and review variation documentation, claims and cost evaluations; assist in negotiations and obtain required approvals in line with commercial strategy.
- Interim valuations & payment – assist in preparation and review of interim valuations, payment applications and substantiating documentation for client and subcontractor payments.
- Material take-offs & MTO reconciliation – support preparation and validation of Material Take-Offs (MTO), reconcile quantities with procurement and estimating teams to ensure accurate cost inputs.
- Cost change control – assist in implementing and maintaining change control procedures, recording approved changes and ensuring accurate financial capture.
- Forecasting & risk – contribute to project cost forecasting, highlighting risks and opportunities; support preparation of commercial risk registers and mitigation actions.
- Procurement support – assist procurement activities by preparing cost analyses, bid comparisons and commercial evaluations to support supplier selection and negotiations.
- Commercial governance – support compliance with company commercial policies, procedures and reporting requirements; assist with audits and internal reviews as required.
- Stakeholder coordination – liaise with project managers, engineering, procurement, construction and client teams to resolve commercial queries and ensure alignment of cost information.
- Document control & records – maintain accurate commercial records, prepare required documentation for contractual and financial audits and ensure timely filing of commercial correspondence.
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Candidate Requirements
- Experience – minimum 3+ years' experience in quantity surveying, commercial management or cost engineering within oil & gas, construction or industrial projects.
- Education – Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Finance, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Commercial knowledge – working knowledge of common contract forms (FIDIC, NEC, bespoke EPC contracts) and commercial practices for claims, variations and payment cycles.
- Technical skills – proficiency in MS Excel and commercial/ERP systems; experience with cost estimation and quantity take-off tools is advantageous.
- Analytical ability – strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to interpret cost data and trends.
- Communication – effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise across disciplines and present commercial information clearly.
- Organisational skills – able to manage multiple tasks and priorities, meet deadlines and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced project environment.
- Teamworking – collaborative approach with the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support senior commercial personnel.
- Professional conduct – demonstrates integrity, confidentiality and a commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
- Desirable – membership of a professional body (e.g. RICS) or relevant commercial/quantity surveying certification; previous exposure to UAE or regional projects is advantageous.
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What We Offer
- Competitive salary aligned to experience and market standards in the UAE.
- Professional development – opportunities for career progression, training and exposure to multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Technical challenges – involvement in complex oil & gas and industrial projects within a collaborative team environment.
- Supportive workplace with emphasis on safety, quality and inclusion.
Application
To apply, please submit an updated CV outlining relevant experience, qualifications and current location. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates and will be considered without discrimination.
Locations: Registered Office (Wales -Cardiff)
Contact: Ashley Swift Talent Acquisition – People and Talent
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