Commercial Assistant

Sphere Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional main contractor is seeking a Commercial Assistant to join their team in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction or documents control, assisting with commercial administration and reporting to senior surveyors. This position is part of a supportive commercial team, focused on projects valued up to £30M. Immediate start is available, and candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in a role related to Main Contracting or Construction.
• Ability to work as part of a Commercial team.
• Familiarity with commercial administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial administration tasks.
• Utilize COINS and similar systems.
• Support the Senior Quantity Surveyor.

Skills

Good Main Contractor experience

Construction experience

Document Control background

Assistant Quantity Surveyor experience

Commercial Assistant background

Tools

COINS

Job description

A loyal client to Sphere are looking to appoint a Commercial Assistant with immediate effect.

Your new company are an established regional Main Contractor, operating within Commercial New Build, Refurbishment / Fit Out / Cut & Carve, Cladding / Facade, and Residential. Project values are typically up to £30M.

This requirement is due to continued regional growth and the award of several new projects for 2026.

My client are ideally looking for a candidate with good Main Contractor or Construction experience. They are happy to consider individuals coming from a Document Control, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, or Commercial Assistant background, as all would have relevance to the role.

Duties will be focussed around Commercial Administration and the use of systems such as COINS.

You will have support in the form of an existing Commercial team, whilst reporting into a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Managing Quantity Surveyor.

For further information or to express your interest in this position, please contact Jack Durrant at your earliest convenience.