Commercial Assistant

**Building a sustainable tomorrow**: We have a vacancy for a Commercial Assistant to join our team, supporting the commercial team for BAM Nuttall Regions in the North, predominantly based at our Leeds Office, however you may be required to be project based, and with the opportunity to work flexibly in line with our policy. As a Commercial Assistant, the role will see you contribute significantly to a successful commercial outcome to any part or section of a Project with which you are associated. **Your work environment**: - BAM operates a flexible working policy - People are at the heart of what we do at Bam. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. We're on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. **Your mission**: As a Commercial Assistant, you will be responsible for the following: - Maintain high personal safety and environmental standards in accordance with Company policy. Be aware and contribute in “Your Safety is My Safety" vision. - Assist with the monthly cost and value reconciliation supplying requested information such as material and plant accruals - Input into Assessed Cost Database or similar cost collation tool - Process Subcontractor payments - Bought ledger invoice clearance to agreed payment terms, raising queries with suppliers where necessary - Produce cost monitoring reports - Collate allocation sheets and records - Maintain document filing system - Collate commercial data into regular reports - Analyse collated data and exception reports - Assist in general with commercial functions - Attend meetings and training sessions - Maintain personal diary - Utilise computer software packages for word processing, spread-sheets, graphics and presentations - Ensure compliance and adherence with project and company commercial procedures to follow an agreed process for cost control **Who are we looking for?**: - GCSE in English and Mathematics - Previous Industry experience would be an advantage - To be diligent and motivated - Demonstrate a desire to learn and progress - Show interest to increase your knowledge of the construction industry - Good communication skills - Good attention to detail - Good IT skills **What’s in it for you?**: - Competitive salary - A wide range of family-friendly policies - 8 % matched pension contributions - Private healthcare - Life assurance - 26 days holiday - 2 wellbeing days - 1 volunteering day - Personal and professional development **BAM Nuttall is also committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing policies that support work-life balance.** **Who are we?**: The art of building is about building for communities; it’s about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day. **Our recruitment process, what you need to know?**: BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.