Commercial Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is seeking a dedicated Commercial Assistant to support their expert team in Warrington. The role involves managing payments, preparing reports, and facilitating project documentation. This position offers opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Company contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Pathways for unrivaled career development

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a commercial team within the construction industry.
• Ambition to progress in a career in Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Manage sub-contractor payments, procurement, and liabilities for CVR.
• Prepare weekly job tracker reports.
• Create and process order requests.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong IT skills

Proactive and well-organised

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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Sector: Asset Management - Rail Civils & Buildings

Location: Warrington, North West
Region: North West & Central

Due to our continued growth and recent award of the CP7 contract in the North West & Central region, AmcoGiffen is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Commercial Assistant to join our asset maintenance framework team. You will be supporting a group of expert commercial professionals and contributing to the profitable performance of our diverse portfolio of works throughout the region. This role is a fantastic platform for your long-term personal and professional development.

Business Unit Overview

At AmcoGiffen, we thrive in a busy and fast-paced project environment with a broad portfolio of civil projects currently underway. Our projects typically encompass:

• Bridge and structures renewals
• Large structural installations, including new bridges
• Access for All (AFA) schemes
• General civil works and buildings and civils minor works/asset maintenance

These projects may include bridge upgrades and refurbishments, station works (platforms, etc.) footbridge constructions, and various line-side civil engineering works.

The Role

As a Commercial Assistant, you will play an integral role within our expert commercial team in the North West & Central region. Your main focus will be supporting Asset Management maintenance and renewal works, as well as civil and building projects throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage sub-contractor payments, procurement, and liabilities for CVR.
• Prepare weekly job tracker reports.
• Create and process order requests.
• Compile final account packs for Network Rail and other clients.
• Obtain signed completion certificates and follow up for necessary information from internal teams.
• Distribute completed SI's for estimating and undertake various CVR data manipulation exercises.
• Handle technical queries from clients and respond accordingly.
• Organise and facilitate final account information to be signed off and submitted for payment to clients.
• Issue site inspections to relevant QS for estimation.
• Submit estimates onto the system for client approval.
• Ensure systematic filing of all completion paperwork and estimates.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, we are looking for a proactive and well-organised candidate with previous administration experience in a commercial team within the construction industry. Key skills include:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Ambition to progress in a career in Quantity Surveying

What We Offer

In return for your dedication, we provide:

• Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 volunteer days per year
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
• A supportive employee infrastructure embedded in the business, fostering personal and professional development
• Pathways for unrivaled career development and internal progression opportunities
• Consistent learning opportunities
• A safe and secure work environment
• Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard

How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to exciting projects while developing your skills, please submit your application today!