Commercial Assistant

Commercial Assistant

A multi-disciplinary buildings and civil engineering contractor working on projects for Network Rail and other infrastructure clients is looking to hire a strong administrator with an interest developing a career in the Civil Engineering sector to take on the role of Commercial Assistant to support their expanding Commercial team in Sheffield, as they take on new major contracts.

They are looking to develop and support the right person within the business to a full time Quantity Surveyor.

Your Responsibilities:

Within the role, the responsibilities you will have will be to:

- Produce and communicate internal reports to managers, ensuring compliant paperwork is provided within set deadlines.
- Produce and analyse cost reports.
- Use internal/external bespoke software - including Insight/Monitor/i-Track/Structures Dashboard to process data.
- Liaise with the Delivery Team regarding works executed and provide updates to the managers and client.
- Support and assist the Commercial team members in tracking estimates and completions, via production of weekly reportable KPI charts.
- Assist with the preparation of Estimates using Schedule of Rates.
- Assist with all change control processes, preparation of Final Accounts and production and reporting on completed jobs.
- Provide administrative support to various teams across the Framework as needed, in order to support the business.
- Any other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification:

The perfect candidate will have:

- A minimum of GCSE English & Maths Level 4
- Proven Administration experience
- Strong IT Skills in Microsoft packages eg Word, Excel, Outlook
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks
- Fantastic communication skills and ability to liaise comfortably with both clients and suppliers
- Self motivation and proactivity to support the Commercial Team
- Ideally an interest in Civil Engineering and Quantity Surveying
- Rail or Civil Engineering experience - Highly desirable but not Essential

The Package

- Competitive Pay
- A collaborative and friendly working culture, focussed on investing in people
- Up to 25 days holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays
- Up to 2 working from home days per week, following a successful probation period
- Company Sick Pay
- Excellent training & development opportunities, provided by our award nominated in house Training team
- Company Pension 
- Death in Service scheme of 2x annual salary

Apply now for further details and immediate consideration for this Commercial Assistant Role.

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