Commercial Assistant

We are looking for a Commercial Assistant to join the Commercial team. The role will support the Commercial Manager and wider team with day-to-day commercial administration The role will support the full process from weekly labour call-offs and order placement through to authorised amendments, timesheet and rate checks, assessment of supplier applications for payment, and maintaining accurate commercial records and audit trails Key responsibilities Support the Commercial Manager with the weekly labour call-off and ordering process Prepare labour orders and action authorised amendments Review supplier applications for payment, including checking timesheets, rates and supporting information Maintain accurate trackers, records and audit trails Liaise with suppliers and wider project teams to resolve queries Identify discrepancies and support their timely resolution Provide general commercial and administrative support to the commercial team Skills and experience The successful candidate should be: Highly organised, proactive and driven Collaborative and able to work effectively with suppliers and wider project teams Accurate, with strong attention to detail Confident and skilled using Microsoft Excel Able to follow processes and manage tasks with minimal supervision A practical problem-solver who takes ownership of their work Clear and professional in written and verbal communication The following would be desirable: Be working towards, or have completed, a qualification in quantity surveying, commercial management, construction or a related discipline; and/or Have previous experience in a Commercial Assistant, Commercial Administrator, Commercial Systems or similar support role, preferably within the construction or infrastructure sector Candidates with strong transferable skills from another process-driven, finance, procurement or administrative role will also be considered. Previous rail experience is desirable