Commercial Assistant – Heavy Civil

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil contractor in London seeks a Commercial Assistant to prepare quotations and maintain commercial records. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience in document control. This role requires a commitment to efficient operations and offers competitive salary and packages. Opportunities for travel to various project sites may arise.

Qualifications

• Experience in document control and filing systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare client quotations and maintain quotation registers.
• Identify unnecessary costs and inefficient activities.
• Assist in the timely preparation of valuations and invoice submissions.

Skills

Document control and filing systems

Excellent communication skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office

Effective communication at all levels

High-quality secretarial skills

Typing speed of 40 wpm

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF Adobe

Job description

Commercial Assistant – Heavy Civil

Salary: Up To £33K + Pkg
Location: London
Region: London

We are currently seeking a Commercial Assistant to work for a main Civil Contractor who works across the UK, specializing in a variety of civil/infrastructure engineering sectors with a primary focus on build-based projects. The role will be based in East London, with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites when required.

The Commercial Assistant will be responsible for:

• Preparing client quotations and maintaining quotation registers
• Maintaining and updating commercial records as directed
• Identifying any unnecessary costs and inefficient activities
• Assisting in the timely preparation of valuations, submissions of invoices, and receipt of payment
• Assisting in the prompt preparation and settlement of final accounts, including variations, claims, and disputes
• Making the best use of knowledge management information systems
• Ordering and maintaining consumable stock levels
• Processing holiday, expenses, and overtime claims as required
• Reviewing reports and chasing outstanding jobs as required
• Collating engineers' reports and timesheets to assist service delivery

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in document control and filing systems
• Excellent communication skills and a good command of the English language
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and PDF Adobe
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
• High-quality secretarial skills and the ability to work well either alone or as part of a team
• Typing ratio must have a minimum of 40 wpm

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.