Commercial Assistant - Rail Construction

Commercial Assistant – Rail Construction
Midlands
£250 per day (Umbrella rate)
6 – 12 month contract
 
Our client requires a Commercial Assistant to join their team supporting business activities across a number of projects covering platform extensions, depot builds, facility enhancements and other rail construction projects.
 
The role will involve supporting Commercial Managers and Project Teams and requires 3 or 4 days per week on site in the West Midlands.
 
The successful Commercial Assistant will have previous experience supporting Commercial Managers with tasks including:

Support periodic cost reporting, including provision of Anticipated Final Cost, Actual Cost of Work Performed, and Forecast to Completion.
Assist with the management of existing contracts, reviewing and completing contract amendments and liaising with stakeholders.
Assist in the administration of contracts of varying values and complexity, driving compliance.
Assist in overseeing contracts to ensure reporting obligations are met.
Managing contract communication including creating and distributing action lists and producing meeting minutes.
Supporting the maintenance of the project risk and opportunity register.
Work with the Commercial Manager to manage the closeout of all assigned projects, implementing close-out plan(s) to ensure all defects are recorded, warranties received, and contracts closed, as well as completion of financial close-out. 
Key Skills

Qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
Excellent commercial awareness.
Strong knowledge of reporting and financial processes.
Strong IT skills, including a good understanding of Microsoft Excel.
A good communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of NEC options.
Knowledge of risk allocation