Commercial Assistant
About the company
Our client is a growing business who are looking for a driven all-rounder to sit at the heart of the company. You'll run the commercial and back-office side of the business day to day – valuations, invoicing, payroll, buying, CQR reports, and general business management – while helping us build better systems and win new business.
Your tasks
This role is for someone who wants to grow with the business. You don't need to be a fully fledged commercial manager yet, but you'll be ambitious, organised and keen to take on more responsibility as the company grows.
Commercial
- Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment, including site visits to measure and record progress
- Raise invoices and manage credit control, chasing payments to keep cash flow healthy
- Handle buying and procurement of materials and plant, getting quotes and negotiating the best prices
- Track costs against budgets on each project
Operations & Admin
- Run weekly payroll.
- Build, implement and improve business systems and processes so the company runs smoothly as it scales
- Manage day-to-day back-of-house administration
Compliance
- Complete PQQs, supplier registration and tender documentation
- Keep company compliance up to date – accreditations (e.g. CHAS,SMAS), insurances, and health & safety paperwork
Business Development
- Identify new clients, tenders and opportunities
- Build relationships with main contractors and developers
- Support pricing and tender submissions
Requirements
Essential
- Experience in an admin, commercial, accounts or operations role – ideally in construction
- Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
- Confident with numbers and spreadsheets
- Good communicator, comfortable dealing with clients, suppliers and site teams
- Self-motivated and able to work independently in a hybrid setup
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Knowledge of construction valuations, CIS and payroll
- Experience with PQQs and accreditation schemes
- Familiarity with accounting software such as Xero
- An interest in growing into a Commercial Manager role