Please note: this is a 2 year fixed-term contract

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

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.

• 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

The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

Next steps

Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.

Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.

This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

*Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.