Assistant Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Commercial Manager to join their team in Leeds. This role is pivotal in supporting the growth of the organization by assisting with subcontract enquiries and ensuring timely quotations. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in subcontract buying and a solid understanding of construction principles. You will work closely with the Commercial Manager and Construction Directors, contributing to project procurement and financial management. If you're a proactive self-starter with excellent organizational skills and a keen eye for detail, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a subcontract buying role.
• Essential construction knowledge.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with sub-contract enquiries at tender stage.
• Support the Commercial Manager with weekly sign off sheets.
• Provide accurate monthly site forecast costs.

Skills

Subcontract Buying Experience

Construction Knowledge

Sage Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant Business Degree

Job description

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Baker Recruitment Group, are excited to partner with a valued Client in Leeds, in search of an Assistant Commercial Manager to support their continued growth.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with sub-contract enquiries at tender stage, ensuring they have the required information to provide timely quotations.
• Agree scope of works & fees with sub-contractors for packages.
• Support the Commercial Manager, update weekly sign off sheets for the Board of Directors.
• Proactively work with the Construction Directors on site procurement & support allocated projects.
• Provide accurate monthly site forecast costs.
• Flexible to assist the Finance Management Team, with cost enquiries for site budgets.
• Provide cover, where required to the Commercial Manager.
• Attend pre-construction meetings, cost meetings & sub contractor meetings as and when required.
• Assist with accounts queries.

Knowledge and Experience Required:

• Proven experience within a subcontract buying role.
• Essential construction knowledge.
• Desire to understand & promote the company purpose, vision and values.
• Sage knowledge.

Qualification and Skills:

• Relevant business degree or equivalent experience.
• Self-starter with a can-do attitude with a desire to pick up new challenges, team player dedicated to achieve results.
• The ability to work to tight deadlines & manage own workload.
• Excellent organisational skills with great attention to detail.