Commercial Assistant
Job in
Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
Vital Human Resources
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Data Entry, Business Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Commercial Assistant to join a busy and dynamic commercial team based in Manchester working for a large Rail client. This role will support the Commercial Manager and wider commercial function with day-to-day commercial administration and project support activities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the commercial process, from weekly labour call-offs and order placement through to authorised amendments, timesheet and rate verification, assessment of supplier payment applications, and maintaining accurate commercial records and audit trails.
Key Responsibilities- Support the Commercial Manager with the weekly labour call-off and ordering process.
- Prepare labour orders and process authorised amendments.
- Review supplier applications for payment, including checking timesheets, agreed rates, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate trackers, records, and audit trails.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal project teams to resolve queries and issues.
- Identify discrepancies and support their timely resolution.
- Provide general commercial and administrative support to the wider commercial team.
Essential
- Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated.
- Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- Able to build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Able to follow established processes and manage workloads with minimal supervision.
- Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working towards, or qualified in, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in a Commercial Assistant, Commercial Administrator, Commercial Systems, or similar support role.
- Experience with in the construction, engineering, infrastructure, or utilities sectors.
- Knowledge of commercial processes, supplier payments, and labour management.
- Previous rail industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential
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