Commercial Assistant: Path to Quantity Surveying

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

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.