Commercial Assistant

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy is seeking a detail-oriented professional in Stevenage to manage subcontractor payments and records within an aviation-focused infrastructure project. You will support cost recovery, interact with clients, and oversee subcontract accounts through to final settlement.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and proficiency with Excel and Word; Oracle is a plus.

Qualifications

• Solid organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process subcontractor payments and maintain associated records.
• Maintain records to support recovery of costs.
• Engage with clients and conduct regular site visits.
• Manage subcontract accounts through to final account.
• Liaise with operational teams as required.
• Interface with project buying and procurement.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Oracle

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

Aviation - Our Aviation team works across a wide range of specialist civil, mechanical and electrical engineering works including major international airports, regional airports and RAF airfields.

What will you be doing?

• Process subcontractor payments and maintain associated records.
• Maintaining records to support in recovery of cost(s)
• Client interaction and regular site visits
• Management of subcontract accounts through to final account
• Liaison with operational teams as required
• Interface with project buying & procurement

What you'll bring

• Previous experience in a commercial, quantity surveying, or project administration role within construction, maintenance, utilities, civils, or infrastructure.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, motivated, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word (Essential) & Oracle (Desirable)