Commercial Assistant - Construction

Would you like to find a role that is close to home, hybrid working and have a great salary?

If so I have the role for you working is an amazing company that I have recruited for over the last 10 years!

So of the candidates I have placed with this business have been there for 8+ years!

Role: Supporting the Quantity Surveying team

Location: Erdington

Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum

Hyrid working and amazing collaborative and friendly working culture.

Reed Property & Construction are working with a leading contractor that specialises in the retail building sector.

This company prides itself on it’s client service, their market expertise and the stability of their staff.

Key Responsibilities

Tender Support:

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• Issue contractor tender packages
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• Chase tender returns and maintain deadlines
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• Check tendered rates against framework agreements
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• Assist with tender comparisons and recommendation reports
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Invoice & Commercial Administration:

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• Process contractor invoices and verify against orders
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• Confirm completion of works
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• Prepare payment notifications and send to Client
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• Log, file, and track invoices for reimbursement
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• Manage and respond to Client queries
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Framework Support:

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• Assist with annual National & Regional Framework tenders
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• Monitor progress and report to Commercial Director
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• Schedule meetings
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• Review tender comparisons for errors
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• Prepare final tender recommendation packs
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• Maintain framework registry
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General Duties:

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• Provide administrative support to the Commercial Director and construction teams
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Requirements

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• Will ideally have experience working for a construction contractor, main contractor or engineering consultancy
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• Must be a competent MS Excel user and can manage spreadsheets used for calculating invoices and recharges
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• Confident, focused, and self-motivated
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• High attention to detail (spelling, grammar & numerical accuracy)
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• Able to work independently and remotely
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• Strong initiative and proactive approach
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• Proficient in Windows & Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams)
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