Commercial Assistant - Fit Out

Operations & Commercial Assistant
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an established, family-run construction and fit-out business with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality commercial and workplace projects.

They are looking to appoint an experienced Operations & Commercial Assistant to join their team, supporting the delivery and commercial management of live CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 4–5 years' experience within commercial fit-out, who is looking for a varied role working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, suppliers and the wider Operations team.

The Role:
Working as part of the Operations team, you will provide both commercial and operational support across live projects, helping to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and to a high standard.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Project Managers with the day-to-day running of live projects
• Assisting with project budgets, cost control and forecasting
• Monitoring project costs and identifying commercial variances
• Managing subcontractor and supplier procurement
• Preparing RFQs, reviewing quotations and assisting with negotiations
• Raising and managing subcontractor orders
• Assisting with valuations, payments, variations and final accounts
• Maintaining accurate project and commercial records
• Monitoring project progress and supporting reporting
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers and clients where required
• Using project management and commercial systems, including Procore

The successful candidate will have:

• Around 4–5 years' experience within commercial fit-out
• Strong experience across CAT A and/or CAT B fit-out projects
• Experience in a commercial, operations or project support role
• A good understanding of construction commercial processes
• Experience dealing with subcontractors and suppliers
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced project environment
• A relevant Quantity Surveying, Construction or Commercial qualification would be advantageous, but is not essential.

What You Get:

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Private health insurance
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Team bonus scheme following probation
• Great working environment
• Regular team events
• Food provided

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Commercial Assistant, Assistant QS, Junior QS, Commercial Coordinator or Operations professional with a strong commercial fit-out background to join an established business and play an important role across its live CAT A and CAT B projects.

Operations & Commercial Assistant

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