Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 38,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: City of Westminster Greater London
- Date: 5 hours ago
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
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Provide administrative support to the Commercial and Quantity Surveying teams.
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Prepare and issue project documentation.
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Maintain accurate commercial records and filing systems.
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Process purchase orders and supplier documentation.
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Assist with subcontractor administration and document management.
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Update project trackers, cost information and commercial records.
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Support the preparation of applications, valuations and final accounts.
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Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors regarding documentation.
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Manage incoming correspondence and ensure project information is accurately recorded.
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General office administration including document control, filing and data entry.
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Assist with compiling project handover documentation where required.
About You
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Previous administration experience is essential.
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Experience within construction or a commercial environment would be advantageous.
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Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
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Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
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Professional communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
What's on Offer
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Office-based position in Paddington.
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Long-term career opportunity within a growing specialist division.
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Supportive and friendly working environment.
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Ongoing training and development.
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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