Commercial Assistant

We are looking for a Commercial Assistant to join the Commercial team. The role will support the Commercial Manager and wider team with day-to-day commercial administration

The role will support the full process from weekly labour call-offs and order placement through to authorised amendments, timesheet and rate checks, assessment of supplier applications for payment, and maintaining accurate commercial records and audit trails

Key responsibilities

Support the Commercial Manager with the weekly labour call-off and ordering process

Prepare labour orders and action authorised amendments

Review supplier applications for payment, including checking timesheets, rates and supporting information

Maintain accurate trackers, records and audit trails

Liaise with suppliers and wider project teams to resolve queries

Identify discrepancies and support their timely resolution

Provide general commercial and administrative support to the commercial team

Skills and experience

The successful candidate should be:

Highly organised, proactive and driven

Collaborative and able to work effectively with suppliers and wider project teams

Accurate, with strong attention to detail

Confident and skilled using Microsoft Excel

Able to follow processes and manage tasks with minimal supervision

A practical problem-solver who takes ownership of their work

Clear and professional in written and verbal communication

The following would be desirable:

Be working towards, or have completed, a qualification in quantity surveying, commercial management, construction or a related discipline; and/or

Have previous experience in a Commercial Assistant, Commercial Administrator, Commercial Systems or similar support role, preferably within the construction or infrastructure sector

Candidates with strong transferable skills from another process-driven, finance, procurement or administrative role will also be considered. Previous rail experience is desirable but not essential

Location and working arrangements

The main office for the role will be Manchester. However, the team operates between Manchester and Leeds, with other project offices available, including within the Huddersfield area

A flexible approach to location can therefore be considered for the right candidate, provided they are able to travel to Manchester and other project offices as required. Regular office attendance will form part of the role (full-time, 5 days a week - 3/2 WFH arrangement), with the specific working pattern agreed based on business and team requirements

About Global:

Established in 2001, Global has become a market leader and trusted recruitment partner in its chosen sectors. Delivering a tailored recruitment service to candidates and clients alike, Global works in a diverse range of industry sectors, supplying recruitment services and staffing solutions across Construction, Logistics, Rail, Industrial, and Engineering. Recruitment business acting on behalf clients nationwide.

If you believe you have the required skills, please apply by submitting your cv.