Technical Quoter

Carrington West; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in facilities management is seeking a Commercial or Finance Assistant with at least 3 years of administrative experience. Located in New Eltham, this hybrid role involves producing quotes, liaising with clients and project teams, and ensuring financial accuracy. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail and experience in facilities management or construction. Benefits include a flexible working policy, progression opportunities, and support for professional development.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Hybrid working policy

Progression opportunities

Personal development support

Paid time off for volunteer work

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in a commercial or administrative role.
• Technical understanding of building maintenance preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quotes by interpreting information.
• Ensure profitable quotes for works are submitted on time.
• Liaise with project teams to obtain costs and programmes.
• Conduct site visits to ascertain scope of works.
• Maintain quote trackers and client correspondence.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries.
• Compile monthly applications and payment notices.
• Conduct regular profit and loss checks.
• Engage with suppliers for competitive pricing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Are you a Commercial or Finance Assistant with experience working in the facilities management or construction industry? Do you have experience working on building maintenance or reactive works? Location: New Eltham with sites in Bexley and Bromley - hybrid working after probation is passed Salary: £31,000 per annum Are you known for your sharp eye for detail and a knack for numbers? This is an opportunity for a commercially‑minded individual with administrative experience to step into a role where your precision and diligence are paramount. If you have a background in a commercial or admin‑focused position and the confidence to liaise with various stakeholders, this could be the perfect next step in your career. You will be joining a key player in the facilities management sector, a company responsible for the building maintenance of vital public infrastructure, including London Southeast Colleges and Bexley Council's office buildings. Their work ensures these essential community spaces are safe, functional, and well‑maintained.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate quotes by interpreting information from engineers and performing due diligence to spot any potential errors.
• Ensure profitable quotes for works are submitted on time.
• Liaise with project teams and supply chain to obtain costs and programmes to support quotes.
• Carry out site visits as necessary to properly ascertain scope of works.
• Maintain the quote trackers and accurate records and filing of quotes, applications, and client correspondence.
• Liaise directly with clients to resolve queries, follow up on approvals, and ensure smooth communication.
• Compile monthly applications to our clients and assist with compiling monthly payment notices to sub‑contractors.
• Conduct regular profit and loss (P&L) checks on individual jobs to ensure financial accuracy and performance are maintained.
• Engage with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, negotiate better deals on materials and services, and ensure best value for the business.

Benefits

• 20 days A/L excluding bank holidays, increasing by a day for each year of service
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid and flexible working policy
• Progression opportunities to Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Personal development plans
• Support with NVQ's and Chartership
• Paid time off for voluntary work

Requirements

• Ideally 3 years' experience in a commercial or administrative role (ideally within facilities management or construction).
• Some technical understanding of building maintenance and reactive works especially Fabric, Mechanical and Electrical works preferred.
• IT proficient in MS Office, particularly in Excel and Word.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a subcontractor who maintain a focus on progression for their staff and regularly support the local community and charities. If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to me at [e-mail] or call me on 02394314914.