Senior Commercial Assistant

Job Title: Senior Commercial Assistant Location: Victoria Station House, SW1E Pay Rate: £17 - £19.20 per hour (PAYE) Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Temporary (potential for permanent, pending confirmation) Our client, a Tier 1 contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Assistant to join their team at Victoria Station House. This role is crucial to supporting the commercial team on a variety of high-profile projects, with responsibilities in cost management, procurement, billing, and supply chain coordination. Key Responsibilities: * Cost and Value Reporting: Assist the Commercial Manager with Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) and Project Summary reviews, ensuring accurate cost and value ledger tracking. * Procurement: Update subcontractor and supplier procurement packages as required, ensuring all procurement needs are current and well-documented. * Final Accounts Settlement: Manage final account settlements for subcontractor purchase orders and invoices, maintaining accuracy and compliance. * Supply Chain Management: Schedule and chair supplier review meetings, ensuring strong supplier relations and efficient supply chain processes. * Change Management: Oversee all Early Warning Notices and Compensation Events, capturing all contract variations and ensuring accurate change management. * Billing: Handle reactive and planned maintenance billing, ensuring all variations are captured and accounted for, including compensation events, early warnings, and change control requests. * Payments and Invoicing: Review and approve payment applications and invoices from subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring timely payments within established terms. * Debt Management: Support debt tracking and ensure outstanding balances are minimised through effective communication and follow-up. Ideal Candidate: * Experience in commercial assistance within the construction or infrastructure industry. * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, particularly with financial and procurement documentation. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with project tracking and cost management software is advantageous. * Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: * Competitive hourly rate of £17 - £19.20 per hour (PAYE). * Opportunity to work with a Tier 1 contractor on a high-profile project, with the potential for a permanent role. * A supportive, collaborative team environment at a central London location. If you have a strong background in commercial support and are looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and growth potential, apply today