Commercial Assistant Apprentice

Preston On The Hill, Cheshire
Amey Ltd
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Level 4 Commercial Assistant Apprentice to join our dynamic Area 10 team.

Job Title: Commercial Assistant Apprentice – Level 4

Duration: 24 months

Starting salary: 23,097 (subject to 2025 review)

Shift pattern: Mon – Fri, 8am-4pm

Location: Preston Brook Depot A56 Chester Road Preston Brook WA7 3AT or Westhoughton Depot, De Havilland Way, Bolton, BL5 3NH

Follow this link to find out more about the course – Construction quantity surveying technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

What You’ll Do:

• To assist in the daily commercial and contractual aspects of the contracts managed by the operational team (The varied workload includes Highway Maintenance covering drainage, Soft Estate, VRS Barriers and Sweeping and Cleaning in both planned and reactive programmes)
• Financial monitoring and reporting of projects assigned and preparation of associated financial statements
• Assist the Commercial Manager to ensure proper administration of the Contract requirements
• Gather and collate records of all work done
• Check all contract documents before work commences and advise Commercial Manager of abnormalities or peculiarities
• Assist with payment authorisation of subcontractors
• Ensure prompt submission of invoices and applications for payment

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities; this role will lead into permanent employment after completion of the course. You will have the opportunity to work with different teams around the contract and eventually progress into a suitable position.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring:

Qualifications

One of the best things about an Apprenticeship with us is that you don’t need to have experience of working in an Engineering environment. We will provide you with all the tools and development to excel in this role, you will just need to share our passion and demonstrate your desire to develop yourself within this exciting area.

• GCSEs at grade C or higher 3 including mathematics, English and science, or equivalent or relevant experience.

Skills

• A keen interest in construction and infrastructure projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• A desire and passion to grow your career at Amey.

Experience

• Full Driving License

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we are proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Jude Palomeras, our recruiter for this role, at (url removed) .

If interested, please submit your application as early as possible.