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Commercial Assistant
Job summary
A leading developer of care homes is seeking a Commercial Assistant to join their team in Leeds. This role involves supporting the Commercial Department with procurement, subcontractor engagement, and cost tracking. The ideal candidate will have some experience in a commercial role and be eager to develop their career in construction, gaining valuable exposure within a high-performing team. A salary of up to £35,000 is offered along with an excellent benefits package.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a commercial, buying, or admin role within the construction industry preferred.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to progress within a commercial role.
Responsibilities
- Assist with procurement of subcontractor packages.
- Support the preparation and issue of subcontract enquiries during tender stages.
- Ensure subcontractors receive the correct documentation to return accurate pricing.
- Review and compare subcontractor quotations.
- Help prepare subcontractor contracts and scopes of work.
- Work with the Commercial Manager to resolve commercial queries.
- Assist with subcontractor accounts and payment processes.
- Contribute to cost reporting and budget tracking.
Skills
Tools
Recruit Build is working with a leading developer of care homes across the UK to recruit a Commercial Assistant for their Leeds-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in construction, working within a high-performing commercial team on a strong pipeline of projects.
As Commercial Assistant, you will support the Commercial Department across various live developments, assisting with procurement, subcontractor engagement, and cost tracking. You'll work closely with the Commercial Manager and gain exposure to all key areas of commercial construction management.
- Assist with procurement of subcontractor packages
- Support the preparation and issue of subcontract enquiries during tender stages
- Ensure subcontractors receive the correct documentation to return accurate pricing
- Review and compare subcontractor quotations
- Help prepare subcontractor contracts and scopes of work
- Work with the Commercial Manager, Directors, and Site Teams to resolve any commercial queries
- Assist with subcontractor accounts and payment processes
- Contribute to cost reporting and budget tracking for the Finance Team
- Previous experience in a commercial, buying, or admin role within the construction industry (preferred)
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Confident communicator able to work across departments
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office; knowledge of SAGE 200 is an advantage
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to progress within a commercial role
- Strong numeracy and negotiation skills
- Problem-solving mindset
- Able to work independently and manage workload effectively
Salary to £35,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
This is a great opportunity to join a respected and growing developer, with genuine potential to build a long-term career in the construction industry.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.
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