Construction South - Commercial Assistant - SGN : Job Details

Salary: £34.8k - £43k per annum (Dependent on skills & qualifications)

Perks & Benefits: Competitive pension scheme - Enhanced maternity/paternity pay - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Cycle2work Scheme & more

Reference: REQ4507

We are looking for….

We’re looking for an ambitious individual to join our Direct Labour Replacement Team in Construction as a Commercial Assistant. This key role will support Direct Labour BPM, Project Managers and will be working with Planners to enable effective management of contractor payments, project closure and stats capture.

We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses across the community. Whether you're supporting from the office or working on the front line, every role plays a part.

How you’ll support us on our mission to keep people safe and warm…

• Undertaking 2nd stage commercial validation of all contractor payments.
• Raising purchase orders
• Assisting with the production of weekly project costs for managers to review
• Recording minutes on the meeting template at Monthly Framework Contract Meetings
• Reconciling database stats to support and validate the project closure process
• Reconciling the statistical input of Mains and Service activities associated with the Replacement process
• Inputting system stats on weekly basis
• Providing support in the control of eDocs along with assisting the Planner in the collation of project information

What you’ll need

We’re looking for someone with initiative who can demonstrate great planning, organisation and decision-making skills - this is key to being in line with the high standards required to ensure the delivery of the depot’s commercial functions. It is also important that the successful candidate can communicate effectively, internally and externally.

We’re also looking for:

• Ability to understand and use the internal systems
• Previous experience of working as part of a team (ideally in an operational support role)
• Awareness of KPI’s
• Customer service skills and experience
• Attention to detail
• Basic awareness of core operational and commercial processes
• Collaborative and supportive work ethic