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Commercial Assistant
WB Power Services is currently recruiting for a commercial assistant to work in our Heanor, Head office. This is a superb opportunity for a commercial assistant to join the business through this rapid period of growth. The business is looking for a driven, passionate and motivated commercial assistant to guide the team through these exciting times.
WB Power Services is a leading generator specialist that provides solutions, maintenance, sales and hires to customers across the UK. We are a family-owned and run business and truly hold our values at the heart of everything we do, offering a unique and friendly place of work while maintaining the highest professional standards.
The Role
* Assist in document control and maintain a comprehensive filing structure.
* Produce relevant monthly reports for quantity surveyors, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
* Compile project handover packs and attend handover meetings, including minute-taking.
* Receive and analyse quotations.
* Liaise with Project Managers regarding price, availability, etc.
* Notify subcontractors in writing of both successful and unsuccessful bids promptly.
* Produce and process formal subcontract documents and certify payments.
* Support cost management and analysis of project performance as directed by Quantity Surveyors.
* Monitor and control income and expenditure on contracts.
* Resolve any issues that may arise reactively and proactively.
The Person
* Experience as a commercial assistant.
* Previous experience in a relevant industry would be desirable but is not essential.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Experienced and competent with IT systems and a willingness to learn our own ERP.
* High level of mathematical ability and problem-solving skills.
* The ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a growing business.
* A good understanding of Surveying and Estimating.
* The capability to deal with a variety of customers from different industries.
What we can offer you
* 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private healthcare
* Progression opportunities
* Death in Service
* Outstanding employee assistance programme