Commercial Assistant

Eden Brown; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Exposure to commercial projects

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and mentoring

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Eden Brown is seeking a proactive Commercial Assistant to join the team in Hatfield, Hertfordshire. The role focuses on supporting the commercial and project teams across multiple contracts to ensure efficient financial and administrative management from enquiry through to completion.

Ideal candidates will bring strong organisational skills, good numerical and analytical abilities, and proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Good numerical and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, positive attitude with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quotations, valuations, and commercial reports.
• Support cost management and project financial tracking.
• Raise purchase orders and monitor supplier invoices.
• Maintain project and commercial documentation.
• Assist with procurement activities and supplier coordination.
• Support subcontractor administration and compliance processes.
• Monitor project variations and records.
• Produce reports, spreadsheets, and cost trackers in Excel.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide general commercial and administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Analytical ability

Excel

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commercial Assistant

Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Up to £45,000 per annum + Benefits

Full-Time | Permanent

Commercial Assistant Opportunity

A well-established and growing business within the commercial interiors and workplace sector is seeking a proactive and organised Commercial Assistant to join its team in Hatfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to develop a career in commercial management, quantity surveying, procurement, project delivery, or construction support within a fast-paced project environment.

The Role

Working closely with the commercial and project teams, you will provide essential support across multiple projects, helping to ensure the efficient financial and administrative management of contracts from initial enquiry through to completion.

• Assisting with the preparation of quotations, valuations, and commercial reports
• Supporting cost management and project financial tracking
• Raising purchase orders and monitoring supplier invoices
• Maintaining accurate project and commercial documentation
• Assisting with procurement activities and supplier coordination
• Supporting subcontractor administration and compliance processes
• Monitoring project variations and associated records
• Producing reports, spreadsheets, and cost trackers using Excel
• Liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Providing general commercial and administrative support to the wider team

Candidate Requirements

• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Good numerical and analytical abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within a commercial, construction, fit out, manufacturing, or project support environment
• Experience processing purchase orders, invoices, or commercial documentation
• Knowledge of workplace interiors, furniture, fit out, or construction projects
• An interest in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Procurement, or Project Management

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Exposure to a variety of commercial projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Stable, long-term career prospects with a growing organisation