The role will support the full process from weekly labour call-offs and order placement through to authorised amendments, timesheet and rate checks, assessment of supplier applications for payment, and maintaining accurate commercial records and audit trails.
Key responsibilities
* Support the Commercial Manager with the weekly labour call-off and ordering process
* Prepare labour orders and action authorised amendments
* Review supplier applications for payment, including checking timesheets, rates and supporting information
* Maintain accurate trackers, records and audit trails
* Liaise with suppliers and wider project teams to resolve queries
* Identify discrepancies and support their timely resolution
* Provide general commercial and administrative support to the commercial team
Skills and experience
* Highly organised, proactive and driven
* Collaborative and able to work effectively with suppliers and wider project teams
* Accurate, with strong attention to detail
* Confident and skilled using Microsoft Excel
* Able to follow processes and manage tasks with minimal supervision
* A practical problem-solver who takes ownership of their work
* Clear and professional in written and verbal communication
The following would be desirable:
* Be working towards, or have completed, a qualification in quantity surveying, commercial management, construction or a related discipline; and/or Have previous experience in a Commercial Assistant, Commercial Administrator, Commercial Systems or similar support role, preferably within the construction or infrastructure sector
* Candidates with strong transferable skills from another process-driven, finance, procurement or administrative role will also be considered. Previous rail experience is desirable but not essential
Salary description
£150.00 - £165.00 per day