Job Description - Commercial Assistant

Commercial Assistant – Rail / Infrastructure

Location: Huddersfield
Salary: £36,000
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days WFH

We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Assistant to join an established engineering and infrastructure business.

The role will initially involve a 6–9 month secondment supporting the commercial team on a major rail infrastructure programme, before returning to the wider business.

The Role

You will support the Commercial Manager and wider team with day-to-day commercial administration, including:

Supporting weekly labour call-offs and orders
Checking timesheets, rates and supplier applications for payment
Processing authorised amendments and variations
Maintaining commercial trackers, records and audit trails
Liaising with suppliers and project teams to resolve queries
Providing general commercial and administrative support
About You

Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Excel
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Able to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Previous commercial, finance, procurement or administration experience desirable
A relevant QS, commercial or construction qualification would be advantageous
Rail/infrastructure experience desirable but not essential
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within commercial management, with potential progression towards Quantity Surveying.

What's on Offer

£36,000 salary
Permanent position
Major rail project exposure
Hybrid working
Career development and progression opportunities
If you’re interested in the role above, please apply for the ad directly or email your CV to

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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