Commercial Assistant: Construction Projects Support

Story Contracting Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a Commercial Assistant to join our Commercial team in the Eastern region, helping keep projects organized and moving forward. The role supports day-to-day commercial activity and collaboration across functions to ensure timely payments and accurate records.

The successful candidate will be comfortable with Excel, IT systems, and have an interest in construction. There is potential to learn COINS and grow a long-term career within the commercial function.

Qualifications

• Interested in construction and civils; understands how commercial teams support projects.
• Comfortable with Excel and IT systems; COINS experience is an advantage but not essential.
• Eager to learn, develop, and build a long-term career within the commercial function.
• Understanding of construction contracts and measurement would be helpful, or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely reports to support month-end activities.
• Assist with variation pricing and change control processes.
• Provide information for periodic KPI reporting with other functions.
• Help ensure timely payments to the supply chain by processing GRNs and payment certificates.
• Support cash flow reporting and cost-to-complete forecasting.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date commercial records.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

COINS

Job description

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a Commercial Assistant to join our Commercial team in the Eastern region, helping keep projects organized and moving forward. The role supports day-to-day commercial activity and collaboration across functions to ensure timely payments and accurate records.

The successful candidate will be comfortable with Excel, IT systems, and have an interest in construction. There is potential to learn COINS and grow a long-term career within the commercial function.