Commercial Assistant
đź“Ť Leeds
đź•’ Full Time | Permanent
💷 Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Commercial Assistant to join a busy commercial team supporting multiple live projects.
Working closely with the Quantity Surveying and operational teams, you’ll play a key role in supporting the financial, contractual and commercial management of projects, ensuring value is captured and costs are accurately controlled.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Supporting the commercial team with day-to-day commercial and financial administration across live projects
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Assisting with the measurement and valuation of works using agreed schedules of rates
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Ensuring costs are accurately captured, allocated and reported under an open-book commercial model
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Assisting with the management of subcontract accounts and variation accounts
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Preparing documentation for valuations, applications, procurement and general commercial administration
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Liaising with buyers to support materials procurement and identify cost-saving opportunities
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Supporting cost control, monitoring and reporting activities
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Developing an understanding of contract terms, specifications and pricing to ensure compliance
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Assisting with the management of accrued income through timely invoicing
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Maintaining clear, auditable financial and commercial records
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Supporting health and safety compliance across projects
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Building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and internal stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
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Previous experience in a commercial, financial or quantity surveying support role
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Experience within social housing, maintenance or refurbishment projects is highly desirable
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Knowledge of Schedule of Rates (NSR experience advantageous but not essential)
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Good IT skills, particularly MS Excel, Word and other Microsoft Office packages
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Confident communicator, able to work collaboratively with commercial and operational teams
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Organised, methodical and able to manage multiple tasks to deadlines
What’s On Offer
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Opportunity to work across a range of live projects
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Career development and progression opportunities within a commercial environment
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Supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
