Job Title: Senior Commercial Assistant
Location: Victoria Station House, SW1E
Pay Rate: £17 - £19.20 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Type: Temporary (potential for permanent, pending confirmation)
Our client, a Tier 1 contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Assistant to join their team at Victoria Station House. This role is crucial to supporting the commercial team on a variety of high-profile projects, with responsibilities in cost management, procurement, billing, and supply chain coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
* Cost and Value Reporting: Assist the Commercial Manager with Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Project Summary reviews, ensuring accurate cost and value ledger tracking.
* Procurement: Update subcontractor and supplier procurement packages as required, ensuring all procurement needs are current and well-documented.
* Final Accounts Settlement: Manage final account settlements for subcontractor purchase orders and invoices, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
* Supply Chain Management: Schedule and chair supplier review meetings, ensuring strong supplier relations and efficient supply chain processes.
* Change Management: Oversee all Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events, capturing all contract variations and ensuring accurate change management.
* Billing: Handle reactive and planned maintenance billing, ensuring all variations are captured and accounted for, including compensation events, early warnings, and change control requests.
* Payments and Invoicing: Review and approve payment applications and invoices from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring timely payments within established terms.
* Debt Management: Support debt tracking and ensure outstanding balances are minimised through effective communication and follow-up.
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience in commercial assistance within the construction or infrastructure industry.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly with financial and procurement documentation.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with project tracking and cost management software is advantageous.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
* Competitive hourly rate of £17 - £19.20 per hour (PAYE).
* Opportunity to work with a Tier 1 contractor on a high-profile project, with the potential for a permanent role.
* A supportive, collaborative team environment at a central London location.
If you have a strong background in commercial support and are looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and growth potential, apply today