Commercial Assistant

Skanska Uk Plc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Commercial Assistant to support the management of costs, assist with forecasting, and handle payments to subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have strong numerical and organisational skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role requires the ability to work within multiple teams and meet tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within multiple teams.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Capacity to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager and Contract Managers in the management of costs.
• Assist the commercial team with forecasting and reporting.
• Support the commercial team in paying subcontractors and raising invoices to the client.
• Assist with raising orders to the supply chain and compiling subcontract agreements.
• Support in negotiations with our supply chain.
• Monitor and escalate any issues where required.

Job description

The Commercial Assistant's main responsibilities are:

• Support the Commercial Manager and Contract Managers in the management of costs.
• Assist the commercial team with forecasting and reporting.
• Support the commercial team in paying subcontractors and raising invoices to the client.
• Assist with raising orders to the supply chain and compiling subcontract agreements.
• Support in negotiations with our supply chain.
• Monitor and escalate any issues where required.

Required skills and experience:

• Experience of working within multiple teams.
• Strong numerical skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Capacity to meet tight deadlines.

About Skanska:

Skanska, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society. Our Building Services division provides complete Facilities Management of properties throughout the UK, offering mechanical and electrical engineering support, cleaning, catering, and grounds maintenance on a planned and reactive basis, using technological solutions to manage our teams efficiently.