Commercial Assistant

Commercial Assistant

Westminster, London (Office Based)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

An established and growing construction contractor is looking to recruit a Commercial Assistant to support its specialist Fire Division from its Paddington office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator looking to build a long-term career within the construction industry. Working alongside Quantity Surveyors and the Commercial Team, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are well organised, commercially supported and fully compliant.

The business delivers a wide range of refurbishment, maintenance and specialist fire protection projects across London and the South East, with a strong reputation for quality, safety and long-term client relationships.

The Role

You'll provide day-to-day administrative and commercial support to the Quantity Surveying team, helping ensure projects run efficiently from start to finish.

Responsibilities

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Provide administrative support to the Commercial and Quantity Surveying teams.

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Prepare and issue project documentation.

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Maintain accurate commercial records and filing systems.

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Process purchase orders and supplier documentation.

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Assist with subcontractor administration and document management.

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Update project trackers, cost information and commercial records.

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Support the preparation of applications, valuations and final accounts.

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Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors regarding documentation.

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Manage incoming correspondence and ensure project information is accurately recorded.

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General office administration including document control, filing and data entry.

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Assist with compiling project handover documentation where required.

About You

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Previous administration experience is essential.

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Experience within construction or a commercial environment would be advantageous.

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Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

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Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.

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Professional communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

What's on Offer

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Office-based position in Paddington.

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Long-term career opportunity within a growing specialist division.

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Supportive and friendly working environment.

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Ongoing training and development.

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Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you're looking for a varied administration role within the construction industry and enjoy supporting busy commercial teams, we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed