Commercial Assistant
Sector: Asset Management - Rail Civils & Buildings
Location: Warrington, North West
Region: North West & Central
Due to our continued growth and recent award of the CP7 contract in the North West & Central region, AmcoGiffen is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Commercial Assistant to join our asset maintenance framework team. You will be supporting a group of expert commercial professionals and contributing to the profitable performance of our diverse portfolio of works throughout the region. This role is a fantastic platform for your long-term personal and professional development.
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Business Unit Overview
At AmcoGiffen, we thrive in a busy and fast-paced project environment with a broad portfolio of civil projects currently underway. Our projects typically encompass:
* Line-side rail civil contracts
* Bridge and structures renewals
* Large structural installations, including new bridges
* Access for All (AFA) schemes
* General civil works and buildings and civils minor works/asset maintenance
These projects may include bridge upgrades and refurbishments, station works (platforms, etc.) footbridge constructions, and various line-side civil engineering works.
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The Role
As a Commercial Assistant, you will play an integral role within our expert commercial team in the North West & Central region. Your main focus will be supporting Asset Management maintenance and renewal works, as well as civil and building projects throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage sub-contractor payments, procurement, and liabilities for CVR.
* Prepare weekly job tracker reports.
* Create and process order requests.
* Compile final account packs for Network Rail and other clients.
* Obtain signed completion certificates and follow up for necessary information from internal teams.
* Distribute completed SI's for estimating and undertake various CVR data manipulation exercises.
* Handle technical queries from clients and respond accordingly.
* Organise and facilitate final account information to be signed off and submitted for payment to clients.
* Issue site inspections to relevant QS for estimation.
* Submit estimates onto the system for client approval.
* Ensure systematic filing of all completion paperwork and estimates.
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Requirements
To succeed in this role, we are looking for a proactive and well-organised candidate with previous administration experience in a commercial team within the construction industry. Key skills include:
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
* A keen eye for detail
* Ambition to progress in a career in Quantity Surveying
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What We Offer
In return for your dedication, we provide:
* Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Up to 3 volunteer days per year
* Company contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance
* Westfield Health Cash Plan & Westfield Rewards
* A supportive employee infrastructure embedded in the business, fostering personal and professional development
* Pathways for unrivaled career development and internal progression opportunities
* Consistent learning opportunities
* A safe and secure work environment
* Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard
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How to Apply: If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to exciting projects while developing your skills, please submit your application today!