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

• Provide administrative support to the Commercial and Quantity Surveying teams.
• Prepare and issue project documentation.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and filing systems.
• Process purchase orders and supplier documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor administration and document management.
• Update project trackers, cost information and commercial records.
• Support the preparation of applications, valuations and final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and subcontractors regarding documentation.
• Manage incoming correspondence and ensure project information is accurately recorded.
• General office administration including document control, filing and data entry.
• Assist with compiling project handover documentation where required.

About You

• Previous administration experience is essential.
• Experience within construction or a commercial environment would be advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload.
• Professional communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude.

What's on Offer

• Office-based position in Paddington.
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing specialist division.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing training and development.
• 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. </p

Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →