Commercial Assistant

COMMERCIAL ASSISTANT - TEMPORARY 6 MONTH CONTRACT - ASAP START - DERBY

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Assistant to join a well known construction and Utilities company in their extremely busy offices in Derby. You will work in the commercial team of the offshore transmission business providing support in the administration of a number of live contracts and in the preparation of new bids. Ensure that activities are documented and recorded appropriately to provide an audit trail and ensure compliance with governance procedures and the requirements of the Group Minimum Commercial Expectations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

- Promote and encourage a culture that aligns with and actively supports the company and client values.
- Provide support to the commercial activities within the offshore transmission business.
- Management of document control.
- Understand the importance of corporate governance and ensure consistent measures and standards are applied.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide support to the commercial activities within the offshore transmission business. This will include:
- Administering the payment of subcontractors, customer invoicing, and maintaining the supporting documentation underpinning these activities.
- Subcontract requisitioning.
- Administering a time sheet system for all staff within the team.
- Ensure all relevant documentation is collated, available and maintained as required for all key issues.
- Provides support and administration as required to the commercial competence framework.
- Ensure all institutional training records are accurate and up to date.
- Provide specific support to the offshore Quantity Surveyors.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Working knowledge of commercial and financial processes and practises.
- A well-organised, self-reliant and self-motivated individual with good inter-personal skills.
- Literate and numerate team player.
- Good IT skills including Word, Excel.
- Knowledge of various database and document management systems is a distinct advantage.
- Previous experience within a Utilities and contruction background.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE SEND THROUGH YOUR CV FOR CONSIDERATION AND I WILL BE IN TOUCH SHOULD YOUR EXPERIENCE MATCH OUR CRITERIA.

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