Commercial Assistant

Procter and Street; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter and Street is seeking a motivated Commercial Assistant to support civil engineering projects across highways and infrastructure. This entry‑level role offers hands‑on experience alongside Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers, with a clear progression path into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position.

You will assist with commercial administration, cost monitoring, procurement, and project reporting while developing essential commercial skills in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• No Quantity Surveying experience required – full training provided.
• Strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn cost control, procurement and reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and commercial support to the Commercial Team.
• Maintain accurate project records and commercial files.
• Assist with cost reports, trackers and project budgets.
• Support subcontract orders, purchase orders and supplier documentation.
• Help with payment applications and valuations for clients.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Start Your Career in Commercial Management!

Are you organised, detail-oriented and looking to build a career in the construction industry?

We are looking for a motivated Commercial Assistant to join one of our clients supporting the delivery of civil engineering projects across the highways and infrastructure sector.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their commercial career who is keen to learn, develop new skills and gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.

You will play an important role in supporting the commercial administration of live projects, helping monitor costs, maintain accurate records and assist with procurement, payments and project reporting.

No previous Quantity Surveying experience is essential, as training, guidance and ongoing development will be provided. For the right candidate, this role offers a potential progression pathway into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and commercial support to the Commercial Team.
• Maintain accurate project records, commercial files and registers.
• Assist with preparing and updating cost reports, spreadsheets and project trackers.
• Support the monitoring of project expenditure, budgets and committed costs.
• Assist with administering subcontract orders, purchase orders and supplier documentation.
• Help process subcontractor applications for payment and maintain payment records.
• Support the preparation of client applications for payment and valuations.
• Record and track project variations, compensation events and change control.
• Gather and maintain site records relating to labour, plant, materials and completed works.
• Liaise with site teams to obtain information for commercial reporting and cost control.
• Assist with commercial correspondence and project documentation.
• Attend commercial and project meetings when required.
• Work collaboratively with Commercial, Operational and Finance Teams.

About You

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and an interest in developing within the commercial side of construction.

Ideally, you will have:

• Good organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach and confidence to ask questions and take ownership of tasks.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• An interest in civil engineering, construction, highways or infrastructure.

Previous experience in an administrative, finance or construction-related role would be advantageous but is not essential.

An interest in pursuing a career in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management would be highly desirable.

Training & Career Development

This is more than an administrative position; it is an opportunity to build a long-term career within the commercial function of a civil engineering contractor.

You will benefit from:

• Direct guidance and mentoring from experienced Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers.
• Exposure to live highways and infrastructure projects.
• Practical experience in cost control, procurement, subcontract management, valuations, measurement and commercial reporting.
• Ongoing training and opportunities to develop your commercial knowledge.
• Potential support towards relevant professional or academic qualifications.
• A clear opportunity for career progression into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor role and beyond.