Assistant Commercial Manager

STO Building Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in London is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to oversee financial management of projects. Responsibilities include cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, and supporting junior surveyors. The ideal candidate possesses a BSc in Quantity Surveying and strong communication skills. Proactivity and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial project management.
• Strong communication skills essential.
• Ability to produce financial reports accurately.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project financial resources and key risks.
• Provide cash flow forecasts and CVR reports.
• Assist in compiling sub‑contractor payments.

Skills

Financial management

Cash flow forecasting

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactivity

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership or working towards RICS

Job description

Assistant Commercial Manager – STO Building Group

Job Profile: Experience in fit‑out, refurb and new builds is desirable. The candidate is likely to hold or be working towards MCIOB or RICS accreditation, although not essential.

You will have a desire to succeed, communicate effectively, be pro‑active, diligent and enthusiastic about your role. A professional approach always towards colleagues, co‑workers and clients alike is paramount, maintaining relationships throughout the project and beyond.

Key Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely project financial management: Monitor financial resources on projects ensuring key risks are clearly identified and brought to the attention of the Commercial Manager.
• Provide regular cash flow forecast reports ensuring positive cash flow where possible.
• Assist in producing monthly Internal Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) reports.
• Attend financial meetings as required and contribute where necessary.
• Assist/take the lead in providing cost reconciliation reports on sub‑contract tender returns to inform appointments.
• Assist/take lead in compiling sub‑contract / sub‑consultant appointments.
• Assist/take lead in producing monthly sub‑contractor payments.
• Assist/take lead in providing accurate measures and take‑offs of project packages.
• Provide support as and when required to junior surveyors.
• Adhere to Structure‑Tones internal CMiC operating procedures.

Key Qualifications & Memberships

• BSc in Quantity Surveying.
• Member of or working towards the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Desired) but not essential.

Relationship to Colleagues

Proactive, diligent, able and willing to think ahead. Values: the jobholder must understand the values of the business and respond positively. Ability to communicate positively and effectively. Structured approach: focused, thorough, high level of attention to detail.

About the Company

We put people at the heart of everything we do and are defined by our unique culture—one that rewards creativity and focuses on solutions that support our customers. Brimming with new ideas, our diverse and experienced team are always focused on delivering an exceptional experience and product to those we work with. With agility, capacity, range and ambition we build exceptional workplaces in London.

We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization.