Commercial Assistant

Job Description

FUNCTION:

Full time, permanent position based at Portsmouth Naval Base.

The Cost Control Engineer will join a thriving and dynamic team providing commercial support across a multitude of trades supporting the upkeep and maintenance of Warships at Portsmouth Naval Base. These trades include scaffolding, blasting and painting, lagging, cleaning and flooring services.

REPORTS TO: Commercial Manager

INTERFACES WITH:

Project Director
Commercial Manager

Trade Manager(s)

Supervisor(s)

Operatives

Administrators

Client and Supplier Representatives

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will include the following,

· Optimise commercial performance through diligent cost control and value for money opportunities, whilst achieving the required standards and quality for our customers

· Create and maintain commercial relationships to both internal and external stakeholders

· Contract administration with both client and subcontractors

· Analyse the annual budget in line with actual cost

· Prepare and present weekly job cost data analysis

· Review of ‘work in progress’ levels with trade leads following through to final invoicing

· Review of and recovery of aged debt

· Preparation and Production of Client SLA monthly Metric reports

· Review and update of monthly forecasts

· Review and support with monthly trading packs

• Subcontractor account management – variation and payments

· Providing commercial support and guidance to trade leads

• Ensure site team compliance with Company commercial policies and procedures

EXPERIENCE / EXPECTATIONS & QUALIFICATIONS:

· Should have a practical, logical and methodical approach to thinking and problem solving.

· Experience of collating costs and maximising value

· Possess excellent communication skills

• Demonstration of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard

· Be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook. Experience in Power BI would also be beneficial but not essential.

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience

· Maintain a Personal Development Plan

· Experience of working as part of a team

· Experience of Marine industry would be an advantage but not essential

BENEFITS:

· Car Allowance Scheme

· Company Health Care Scheme

· Company Pension Scheme

· Training

· Career Development

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent level of education or experience?

Work Location: In person