Commercial Assistant

6 months ago


Long Stanton, United Kingdom MAK Recruitment Ltd Full time

**Exciting Opportunity: Commercial Assistant (Quantity Surveyor) - Nationwide Main Contractor**

Are you a driven individual seeking a fulfilling career in the construction industry? We have an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Assistant (Quantity Surveyor) to join a prestigious nationwide main contractor renowned for delivering excellence in every project they undertake.

Position Overview: As the Commercial Assistant (Quantity Surveyor), you will be an integral part of our esteemed Commercial function, working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS). Your primary focus will be on ensuring projects are completed within projected budgets, while providing essential support to the commercial team and undertaking your own set of commercial duties on the framework.

**Responsibilities**:

- Utilise your keen eye for detail in the measurement and valuation of works for valuations, variations, and final accounts as directed.
- Collaborate with the commercial team to ensure seamless project execution.
- Establish strong relationships through direct interface and liaison with the supply chain.
- Assist in the procurement and management of subcontractors, honing your communication, cost management, cash flow, and reporting skills.
- Play a key role in change control management, identifying and resolving potential issues.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records for both in-house and client early warning and compensation event registers.
- Manage commercial information relevant to the contract, contributing to its smooth implementation.
- Prepare comprehensive pre-cost estimates, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
- Provide measurement and valuation of subcontractors' work for payment and final account purposes.
- Ensure timely and accurate payment to subcontractors in line with contractual agreements.
- Present regular payment certificates for review and approval by your line manager.
- Assist in preparing external valuations, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
- Develop expertise in cash maximization principles while providing detailed records and valuations of executed work.
- Analyze Head Office cost prints, comparing them with site-based information, and resolving any discrepancies with the Cost Department.
- Review sub-contract liabilities to ensure contractual compliance.

Skills and Competencies:

- Exhibit a driven, self-motivated attitude with the ability to take initiative.
- Demonstrate strong team player skills and excellent interpersonal abilities.
- Showcase above-average numeracy and literacy skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Display a keen interest in long-term career growth and development.
- Possess financial and commercial acumen, understanding pricing, costs, and profit aspects.
- Familiarity with basic contract language is an advantage.
- Strive to be a completer/finisher, paying meticulous attention to detail and focused on achieving exceptional results.
- Demonstrate strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Showcase a commercially-focused and result-driven approach.
- Excellent communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications:

- A background in civil engineering, telecoms, or utilities will be advantageous.

Join an organisation that values excellence and provides an opportunity for you to grow professionally while contributing to impressive projects nationwide. Take the next step in your career as a Commercial Assistant (Quantity Surveyor) today

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Longstanton, Cambridgeshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CA - 21/06


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