Commercial Assistant – Residential Construction
Commercial Assistant – Chichester
Our client, a well-established and growing construction business based in the Chichester area, is looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Commercial Assistant to support their commercial and project teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in commercial management, with exposure across the full project lifecycle-from tender stage through to final account.
Working closely with directors and project teams, you will play a key role in supporting tendering, estimating, procurement, and cost control across multiple projects.
Remuneration
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 (dependent on experience)
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:30
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
On-site parking
Excellent opportunity to progress into a commercial management role
Key Responsibilities
Assist with preparation of tender submissions
Support measurement and take-offs from drawings
Assist with cost estimates and build-ups
Compile and organise tender documentation
Assist with scopes of work and tender packages
Support preparation of specifications and project information
Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors during tender stage
Support preparation and review of project budgets and cost plans
Assist with cost tracking and cost value reporting
Support preparation of interim valuations
Maintain variation registers and track project changes
Assist with pricing variations and change events
Assist with preparation and issue of enquiries
Obtain and organise supplier and subcontractor quotations
Assist with quotation comparisons and cost analysis
Support procurement of subcontract packages and materials
Maintain procurement schedules
Maintain commercial and project documentation
Assist with preparation of reports and project information
Support project teams with commercial queries
Maintain subcontractor records and documentation
Person Specification
Experience within construction or a commercial environment
Understanding of estimating, procurement, and cost control
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident working with drawings and cost information
Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Proactive with a willingness to take ownership
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