Commercial Assistant – Social Housing Projects

UI Social Infrastructure Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday

Referral bonus up to £2,000

Benefits portal discounts

Office snacks and beverages

Annual training budget

Job summary

United Infrastructure is seeking a commercially aware Commercial Assistant to join our growing team in Hemel Hempstead. You will support the Commercial lead and project teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

This role offers exposure to planned, voids and refurbishment contracts within the social housing sector, with opportunities to develop your career in commercial finance, reporting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar Commercial Assistant or finance-related role.
• Background in accounting or finance is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills with close attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Lead and project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Assist with the commercial management of projects to maximise value and performance
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly applications
• Price new work orders using the pre-agreed pricing structure (for example, using NHF pricing Schedule)
• Assist with forecasting and monitoring project costs
• Ensure projects comply with contractual, legal, and quality requirements
• Prepare and contribute to monthly commercial reports, cash flow forecasts, and budgets
• Support supply chain management and subcontractor coordination

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing & negotiating

Deadline management

Proactive & methodical

Education

Finance/Accounting/QS background

Job description

United Infrastructure is seeking a commercially aware Commercial Assistant to join our growing team in Hemel Hempstead. You will support the Commercial lead and project teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

This role offers exposure to planned, voids and refurbishment contracts within the social housing sector, with opportunities to develop your career in commercial finance, reporting and forecasting.