Key Takeaways
- Launch your career as a Commercial Graduate with Amey on a two-year pathway.
- Earn a starting salary of £30,000 per annum.
- Gain experience in rail infrastructure projects, working on commercial and contract management.
- Based in Kempston, with a start date in April 2027.
- Requires a minimum 2:2 degree in quantity surveying, commercial management, or a related discipline.
About the Role
Amey is looking for a Commercial Graduate to join their Rail Commercial team in Kempston.
About the Team
The Amey Rail Commercial Southern Region team provides commercial and contract management support for rail infrastructure projects across Network Rail’s Southern Region. They ensure effective cost control, procurement, financial governance, and successful project delivery while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.
What You Will Do
As a Commercial Graduate, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of infrastructure, signalling, electrification, track, civils and multidisciplinary projects from tender stage through to final account. You will be an integral member of the project delivery team, contributing to the safe, efficient and effective delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects by providing commercial leadership, contractual guidance and financial control.
Key responsibilities include:
- Implementing commercial processes for cost capture, valuation, procurement and reporting.
- Submitting timely applications for payment and agreeing accounts with clients/contracts.
- Ensuring maximum recovery of all contractual entitlements.
- Assisting in the preparation of commercial reports, including monthly Cost Value Reconciliation financial reports, cash-flows, budgets and forecasts.
- Liaising with Operations Teams to ensure costs and values are correctly coded.
- Managing Subcontractor accounts in line with agreed subcontract agreements and Amey processes for certification, payment and liability.
- Managing all aspects of subcontract procurement.
- Providing commercial support as required.
What You Will Bring
- A minimum 2:2 degree in quantity surveying, commercial management, or a related discipline.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Good commercial and financial acumen.
- Computer and Excel literacy.
- Developed written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary with potential for yearly reviews.
- First-class mentoring and structured learning and development.
- Fully funded leadership programmes.
- 24 days leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Flexible working options (hybrid, part-time, flexible patterns).
- Customisable benefits including insurance, Cycle2Work scheme, and discounted gym membership.
- Access to an online portal with exclusive discounts.
- Two Social Impact Days per year for volunteering.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Membership of Affinity Networks.
Important Information
- Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum (Subject to review)
- Location: Regents House | Wolseley rd. Woburn Industrial Est | Kempston | MK42 7JY
- Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm). Occasional weekend site work will be classed as overtime.
- Start Date: April 2027
- Duration: Two-year Graduate Pathway with a guaranteed permanent position upon completion.
- Note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing. Offers are conditional upon meeting the required academic criteria.