Commercial Assistant

Bimplus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed Property & Construction is seeking a proactive administrator to support the Quantity Surveying team with tender processes and framework tenders. The role offers hybrid working and a collaborative culture within a leading contractor environment.

Responsibilities include issuing tender packages, chasing returns, checking rates, and assisting with tender comparisons and reports, while handling invoices and client queries.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction contractor, main contractor or engineering consultancy.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Confident, proactive, and able to work independently and remotely.
• Competent in Windows & Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Issue contractor tender packages and chase returns to meet deadlines.
• Check tendered rates against framework agreements and prepare comparisons.
• Assist with tender comparisons and final recommendation reports.
• Process invoices and verify against orders; log, file, and track invoices for reimbursement.
• Manage client queries and support Commercial Director and construction teams.

Skills

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Word

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Teams

Word

Job description

Would you like to find a role that is close to home, hybrid working and have a great salary?

If so I have the role for you working is an amazing company that I have recruited for over the last 10 years!

So of the candidates I have placed with this business have been there for 8+ years!

Role: Supporting the Quantity Surveying team

Hyrid working and amazing collaborative and friendly working culture.

Reed Property & Construction are working with a leading contractor that specialises in the retail building sector.

This company prides itself on it's client service, their market expertise and the stability of their staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue contractor tender packages
• Chase tender returns and maintain deadlines
• Check tendered rates against framework agreements
• Assist with tender comparisons and recommendation reports

• Process contractor invoices and verify against orders
• Confirm completion of works
• Prepare payment notifications and send to Client
• Log, file, and track invoices for reimbursement
• Manage and respond to Client queries

Framework Support:

• Assist with annual National & Regional Framework tenders
• Monitor progress and report to Commercial Director
• Schedule meetings
• Review tender comparisons for errors
• Prepare final tender recommendation packs
• Maintain framework registry

General Duties:

• Provide administrative support to the Commercial Director and construction teams

Requirements

• Will ideally have experience working for a construction contractor, main contractor or engineering consultancy
• Must be a competent MS Excel user and can manage spreadsheets used for calculating invoices and recharges
• Confident, focused, and self‑motivated
• High attention to detail (spelling, grammar & numerical accuracy)
• Able to work independently and remotely
• Strong initiative and proactive approach
• Proficient in Windows & Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams)