Commercial Resource - Highways

Madisons Recruitment are recruiting for a Commercial Resource (Highways) on a permanent basis for a client of ours located in Chelmsford.

Working as part of the commercial team, you’ll assist in managing costs, contracts, and financial reporting for a range of highway maintenance and infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for someone with a strong understanding of commercial processes in the civil engineering or highways sector who is looking to grow within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, monitoring, and control of project budgets for highways works
• Support commercial processes across drainage, kerbing, resurfacing, and footway schemes
• Carry out cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting for active sites
• Help prepare and submit interim and final applications for payment
• Assist with subcontractor procurement, onboarding, and valuation management
• Maintain accurate records of contractual documentation and correspondence
• Contribute to change management processes, identifying variations and potential commercial risks
• Liaise with site teams to ensure alignment between operational progress and commercial reporting
• Support in preparing internal cost/value reconciliation reports and client-facing documentation

Requirements

• Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Prior experience in a commercial support role, preferably within the highways or infrastructure sector
• Familiarity with standard highways contracts (e.g., NEC, Schedule of Rates, Term Maintenance Contracts)
• Strong Microsoft Excel and cost reporting skills
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities
• Ability to work across multiple sites and adapt to varying project needs
• Understanding of health, safety, and compliance standards within highways delivery

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work on essential highways improvement schemes
• Career progression and development within a growing commercial team
• Exposure to a variety of civil engineering works within the public and private sector
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training opportunities

If you are actively searching for a new role and interested in hearing more on the above Commercial Gas Engineer position, please apply or contact using any of the methods below.

Consultant Name: Kieran 

Landline: (phone number removed)

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“INDHP”