Our client is a reputable main contractor based in Newcastle, specializing in retail fit-out and refurbishment projects. With a strong order book and new clients onboarded, they are expanding their team to support the delivery of high-quality construction projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team.
Role Overview:
The Commercial Assistant will play a key role in supporting the commercial team with a wide variety of administrative tasks, financial duties, and logistical coordination. The ideal candidate will have a background in construction and a proactive attitude, helping to ensure smooth operations across fit-out and refurbishment projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Logistics Coordination: Organize and arrange logistics for materials, supplies, and hotel bookings for project teams as required.
Material and Supply Ordering: Place orders for materials and supplies needed for projects, ensuring timely delivery and stock management.
Financial Support: Assist with financial accounts, including tracking expenses, invoicing, and supporting the budgeting process for projects.
Administrative Support: Carry out general administrative duties such as filing, document preparation, and maintaining project records.
Project Support: Assist with the coordination of fit-out and refurbishment projects, ensuring smooth operation from start to finish.
Client Communication: Help liaise with clients and suppliers, maintaining strong working relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
Construction Background: Ideally, experience within the construction or retail fit-out industry, although not essential.
Organizational Skills: Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, arrange logistics, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Financial Acumen: Basic understanding of financial accounts and the ability to support budgeting and invoicing processes.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with both internal teams and external clients and suppliers.
Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in ordering materials, handling accounts, and managing logistics.
Proactive and Energetic: Ability to take initiative, solve problems, and support the team in ensuring projects run smoothly.
Why Join?
Strong Order Book: The company has recently onboarded new clients, and the order book is looking strong, offering stability and growth.
Dynamic Work Environment: Join a passionate team and be part of exciting retail fit-out and refurbishment projects.
Career Development: Opportunities for career progression within the company as it continues to grow.
