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Commercial Assistant

Hybrid in Doncaster·Full-time·Added today (last checked 27 Oct)

Balfour Beatty

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Our summary

Work mode
Hybrid, Doncaster
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Friday 27 November
Holiday
25 days holiday

Skills

Nice to have

The role

Balfour Beatty Rail are recruiting for a Part-time Commercial Assistant to join the team based out of our Doncaster site. The successful candidate will support other members of the commercial team in the undertaking of commercial administrative duties such as
subcontractor administration, change management and other commercially-related
administration tasks.

What you'll do

Understanding of basic ordering of information and data checks

Gather data & carry out research on current construction costs under supervision

Measure, record & value work supervised in accordance with appropriate rules
and procedures

Record progress on site and help prepare and maintain records

Use the company’s ERP System and embraces LEAN/digital opportunities.

Collation of Cost and Value Information

Measurement of works and provide information on subcontractor’s performance

Subcontract orders, payments and final accounts

Collect information required to specify procurement requirements

Record and document information including registration of interest

Understand the steps / documentation required

Who we're looking for

The Successful candidate will ideally have experience of the construction industry and of the duties required of the commercial team, As they will support other members of the commercial team in the undertaking of commercial administrative duties such as
subcontractor administration, change management and other commercially-related
administration tasks.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Balfour Beatty

Industry
Construction

In their own words

About the company & team

Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

Additional information

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do.  Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. 

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments. 

We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com

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