Commercial Assistant

Moston; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Moston, a leading facilities management provider, seeks a Commercial Assistant for their Complex Facilities Team in Barnsley. This hands-on role involves various commercial administration tasks, requiring 2+ years of experience in a relevant field. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills and familiarity with commercial processes, aiming to build upon their career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a commercial assistant or junior QS role preferred.
• Good understanding of commercial processes.
• Confident in reviewing payment applications.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly valuations and cost reports.
• Supporting monthly reporting cycles and maintaining financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Experience in commercial assistant role

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Commercial Assistant

Salary: 30k-40k

Location: Barnsley

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Contract: Permanent, on site.

Overview

We are partnering with a leading facilities management provider to recruit a Commercial Assistant for their Complex Facilities Team in Barnsley.

We're looking for someone with some experience in an assistant commercial or QS role. The successful candidate will provide key support in the commercial delivery of a large Schools PFI contract.

The Role

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that will involve a range of commercial administration duties, including:

• Setting up and maintaining subcontractor and supplier contracts
• Reviewing and processing applications for payment
• Supporting monthly reporting cycles and maintaining financial records
• Keeping commercial admin tasks up to date and well-organised
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly valuations and cost reports
• Attending and taking notes during monthly commercial meetings
• Supporting the wider commercial and operational teams with documentation and data input
• Ensuring all activity aligns with company processes and contractual obligations

What We're Looking For

• Ideally 2+ years’ experience in a commercial assistant, junior QS, or administrator role, preferably within a facilities management or construction environment
• Good understanding of commercial processes and contract administration
• Confident reviewing payment applications and raising queries where needed
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, team-focused approach

This role is ideal for someone looking to build on their existing experience in a supportive and structured commercial team, with exposure to a major PFI contract.

Ready to apply or want to know more? Get in touch today!