Commercial Assistant

Ganymede Solutions Limited; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Major rail project exposure

Career development and progression

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Limited is seeking a Commercial Assistant for a major rail/infrastructure project based in Huddersfield. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) with a £36,000 salary and permanent, full-time status.

You will support the Commercial Manager with admin tasks, timesheets, supplier payments, and variations. The ideal candidate will be highly organized with excellent Excel skills, good communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Day-to-day commercial administration support and coordination.
• Experience with timesheet checks, rates, and supplier applications for payment is desirable.
• Familiarity with variations and amendments processing is helpful.
• Proactive in maintaining commercial trackers, records and audit trails.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager and team with weekly labour call-offs and orders.
• Check timesheets, rates and supplier payments.
• Process authorised amendments and variations.
• Maintain commercial trackers and audit trails.
• Liaise with suppliers and project teams to resolve queries.
• Provide general commercial and administrative support.

Skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Relevant QS/Commercial/Construction qualification (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Assistant - Rail / Infrastructure

Location: Huddersfield
Salary: £36,000
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days WFH

The Role

You will support the Commercial Manager and wider team with day-to-day commercial administration, including:

• Supporting weekly labour call-offs and orders
• Checking timesheets, rates and supplier applications for payment
• Processing authorised amendments and variations
• Maintaining commercial trackers, records and audit trails
• Liaising with suppliers and project teams to resolve queries
• Providing general commercial and administrative support

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident using Microsoft Excel
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Previous commercial, finance, procurement or administration experience desirable
• A relevant QS, commercial or construction qualification would be advantageous
• Rail/infrastructure experience desirable but not essential

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within commercial management, with potential progression towards Quantity Surveying.

What's on Offer

• £36,000 salary
• Permanent position
• Major rail project exposure
• Hybrid working
• Career development and progression opportunities