Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Junior Commercial Analyst to join our growing Plant & Transport team in Levenshulme (South Manchester)
This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or someone with early experience in a commercial, finance, operations or analytical role who is looking to develop their career within a growing and ambitious business.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the commercial performance of our Plant & Transport operation. You’ll work with data from multiple sources, supporting reporting, cost analysis and initiatives focused on improving efficiency and reducing spend.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is confident with data, highly skilled in Excel and keen to learn. While previous Plant or Fleet experience would be beneficial, we are equally interested in finding someone who is switched on, commercially minded and has the drive to develop.
As the team continues to grow, this role will offer excellent exposure and opportunities to develop your commercial and analytical experience.
What you’ll do
- Support the production of weekly and monthly Plant & Transport cost and utilisation reports.
- Analyse data to identify trends, variances and opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Maintain and update commercial trackers covering fleet costs, utilisation and contractor spend.
- Work with multiple data sources and systems, supporting the centralisation and cleansing of information.
- Support hire, purchase and disposal analysis for Plant and Transport assets.
- Prepare data packs and reporting for commercial reviews with operational, commercial and finance stakeholders.
- Support ad hoc reporting, cost-benefit analysis and business cases.
- Assist with supplier and tender evaluation processes.
- Support the monitoring of KPIs and SLAs across Plant & Transport suppliers.
- Maintain accurate records to support commercial and audit requirements.
- Support the continued development of reporting tools and systems, including future Power BI reporting.
What you’ll bring
Essential
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP.
- Confidence working with data and producing reports.
- Ability to work with multiple data sources and manage competing deadlines.
- Good communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders.
- A commercially minded approach with an interest in understanding costs, performance and efficiency.
- A proactive, driven and ambitious attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
- A degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience within a commercial, finance, operations, administration or analytical role.
- Experience or exposure to Plant, Fleet or Transport operations.
- Experience within Construction, Utilities, Energy or Infrastructure.
- Familiarity with ERP, Asset Management or Fleet Management systems.
- Exposure to Power BI or other reporting and data visualisation tools.
- Understanding of commercial terms, supplier performance, KPIs or SLAs.
About OCU Group
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our culture & values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
