Commercial Assistant in Leeds

EQUANS are recruiting for a Commercial Assistant to be based in Holbeck, Leeds. The role is working 42.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equans has recently secured a five year partnership and this role is to pro-actively support the commercial team on the successful management and control of all aspects of the commercial, financial and contractual elements of the project in order to control and recover all commercial entitlements. This includes assisting the commercial team by ensuring all value is captured, inclusive of measuring and valuing all exclusion works using the agreed schedule of rates, ensuring costs are allocated correctly, and preparation and administration of weekly and monthly applications.

• To assist the QS with commercial administration and management on a number of live projects.
• Ensure all value is captured, inclusive of measuring and valuing all exclusion works using the agreed schedule of rates.
• Sub-contract procurement and commercial management.
• Management and control of sub-contract accounts and variation accounts.
• Preparation of documentation for valuation, procurement or commercial administration.
• Assisting and liaising with the buyers on materials procurement and buying opportunities.
• To support the QS in the management of day-to-day cost control, monitoring and reporting.
• Develop an understanding of the designated contract, specification and pricing ensuring compliance with conditions throughout.
• Manage and control accrued income levels through regular invoicing within agreed timescales.
• Logical and auditable collation of supporting financial documentation.
• Ensure the company is neither compromised nor disadvantaged by any contractual or financial arrangement.
• Manage the costs on a project to ensure both the company and the client are fully advised of the cost situation.
• Maintaining and developing professional relationships with the Client to help future business development.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes.

• Experience in Social Housing Refurbishment; Responsive Maintenance, Voids, Gas & Cyclical, Aids & Adaptations, Capital & Investment Works.
• Experience with National Housing Schedule of Rates would be advantageous but not essential.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good level of numeracy.
• IT skills – MS Office, Excel, Project, Word etc.

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do; should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Professionals Network) and our Disability Network.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.