Commercial Assistant

PiLON Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join PiLON Ltd as a Commercial Assistant in Uxbridge, where you will support the Commercial Manager on Voids refurbishment contracts within the social housing sector. Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, as you manage project costs and deliver impactful initiatives while contributing to a dedicated team.

Benefits

23 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Up to £2,000 reward for successful referrals

Savings through benefits portal

Friendly office environment with snacks and beverages

Annual training budget for development

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a similar Commercial Assistant role.
• Highly organised with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Commercial Manager and project team throughout projects.
• Maximising commercial returns through accurate forecasting.
• Producing and presenting monthly commercial reports to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Job description

Location: Hillingdon, with travel to London-based sites

Salary range: £28,808 per annum

Role type: Permanent, full time

Are you a commercially astute, driven, and energetic individual with a passion for the financial side of a business? We are on the lookout for a talented Commercial Assistant to join our dynamic and expanding team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on Voids refurbishment contracts within the social housing sector. You will not only contribute to meaningful projects but also enjoy exciting development and growth prospects.

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, we would be thrilled to hear from you.

Main Objectives Of The Role

Providing support to the Commercial Manager and project team throughout the projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, in full and within the agreed budget. The ideal candidate will achieve this through:

• Maximising the successful running and commercial control of each project to achieve optimum commercial return through the submission of monthly applications
• Managing projects through accurate forecasting and controlling project costs
• Ensuring that projects meet the legal and quality standards required in line with contract documents
• Meeting clients to determine their needs and discuss any areas that need revising for price or feasibility, as well as securing any farming opportunities
• Responsible for producing and presenting monthly commercial reports, cash flow forecasts and budget documents to senior stakeholders
• Supply chain management
  
  

Do you have what it takes?

• Two years of experience in a similar Commercial Assistant role
• Professional and highly organised, with excellent communication skills
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and confidence to adequately challenge conflicting priorities
  
  

Why work with us? Here are some of the brilliant benefits you could get at PiLON:

• 23 days of holiday per year, excluding Bank Holidays (+ get more days with length of service)
• Up to £2,000 reward for successful recommendations as part of our referral scheme
• Significant savings on daily shopping through our benefits portal
• A welcoming office, snacks, beverages, friendly colleagues and team socials throughout the year
• A supportive culture and a great team with exceptional talent and experience
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders support
• Annual training budget so you can focus on your personal and professional development and much more…
  
  

About Us

At PiLON, we're more than just a business. We are a trusted name in construction, known for our reliability and dedication to quality of works. Specialising in planned maintenance and refurbishments within the social housing sector, we're excited to welcome you to our rapidly growing team. Apply today for an opportunity to create lasting legacies together!

Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Taking our commitment to diversity seriously, we are proud members of the

Black Professionals in Construction Network, a leading organisation focused on promoting inclusion in the built environment sector.

If you are driven and reliable and you aspire to make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. In return, you can expect support in achieving both your personal and career aspirations, as you'll work with a team that has a strong sense of motivation and pride in what we deliver.