Commercial Support

Overview

In this role you support the Capital Projects commercial function, recording monthly applications and ensuring accurate profit monitoring across projects. You’ll liaise with Finance to issue invoices, review certificates, and help shape cost reporting and forecasting. You work with the Senior Quantity Surveyor to assess contract conditions, variations, and site instructions, driving process improvements to protect margins. The role offers exposure to end-to-end commercial management in a dynamic project environment with opportunities for development.

Pay / Benefits

• Annual Appraisal
• Annual salary review
• 24 hour Virtual GP
• Life Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Record monthly applications and input application/certificate values for clients and subcontractors
• Coordinate with Finance to ensure invoices are raised and issued as required
• Check subcontract payment certificates prior to issuance
• Assist SQ Surveyor in reviewing contract conditions affecting commercial status and communicating risks
• Vet variations and sub-contractor site instructions and record them in the database
• Prepare Project Cost Reports, Regional Forecasts and monthly margin reporting
• Monitor project running margins and projected costs to completion within budget
• Assist in reviewing aged debtors with Finance and facilitate payments
• Maintain accurate retention records and manage release of retentions

Key requirements

• Strong analytical skills and process-driven mindset
• Excellent MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and IT software proficiency
• Attention to detail with problem-solving ability and action planning
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with stakeholders
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Driving licence and willingness to travel

• Strong communication
• Proactive problem solving
• Stakeholder relationship building
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

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