Commercial Assistant

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Assistant to join a well-established and highly respected contractor with a strong reputation for delivering property maintenance and facilities management services.

Working within the company's Property Division, you will support the commercial team on reactive maintenance and facilities projects delivered through long-term framework agreements.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Pricing works using Schedule of Rates (SOR)
• Processing applications through client systems
• Assisting with the cost management of small works projects
• Supporting the commercial team with contract administration
• Monitoring costs and ensuring accurate record keeping

Projects are varied and can include maintenance and refurbishment works to:

• Buildings and public facilities
• Railway platforms
• Car parks
• Infrastructure and civil assets
• General reactive and planned maintenance works

This position would suit someone looking to take their first step into a Quantity Surveying career. You may have experience in administration, commercial support, construction, property, facilities management, or a similar environment.

You will need:

• Strong administration and organisational skills
• Good IT and computer skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Good communication skills

What's On Offer?

• Clear career progression into Quantity Surveying
• Support towards further education and qualifications
• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive benefits package
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on increasingly larger and more complex projects as your experience grows

If you're looking to build a long-term career in Quantity Surveying with a company that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.