Commercial Assistant

Commercial Assistant

Employee type

Permanent

Salary

£30000 - £38000/annum Plus package

Category

Construction

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Job Description
Commercial Assistant Westminster, London (Office Based) Salary: Competitive + Benefits An established and growing construction contractor is looking to recruit a Commercial Assistant to support its specialist Fire Division from its Paddington office. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry. Working alongside Quantity Surveyors and the Commercial Team, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are well organised, commercially supported and fully compliant. The business delivers a wide range of refurbishment, maintenance and specialist fire protection projects across London and the South East, with a strong reputation for quality, safety and long-term client relationships. The Role You'll provide day-to-day administrative and commercial support to the Quantity Surveying team, helping ensure projects run efficiently from start to finish. Responsibilities * Provide administrative support to the Commercial and Quantity Surveying teams. * Prepare and issue project documentation. * Maintain accurate commercial records and filing systems. * Process purchase orders and supplier documentation. * Assist with subcontractor administration and document management. * Update project trackers, cost information and commercial records. * Support the preparation of applications, valuations and final accounts. * Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors regarding documentation. * Manage incoming correspondence and ensure project information is accurately recorded. * General office administration including document control, filing and data entry. * Assist with compiling project handover documentation where required. About You * Previous administration experience is essential. * Experience within construction or a commercial environment would be advantageous. * Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook. * Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. * Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload. * Professional communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude. What's on Offer * Office-based position in Paddington. * Long-term career opportunity within a growing specialist division. * Supportive and friendly working environment. * Ongoing training and development. * Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're looking for a varied administration role within the construction industry and enjoy supporting busy commercial teams, we'd love to hear from you