A rare opportunity to join a thriving specialist contractor that have grown ten-fold in the last two years with further plans for an additional 50% growth in the next two years.

Ford & Stanley are recruiting a Commercial Assistant for the largest provider of civil infrastructure inspections in the UK. This business prides themselves on supporting the end-to-end management of a range of civil engineering assets, helping asset owners and managers keep critical infrastructure safe, reducing risk and maintenance costs as well as extend asset life.

The Opportunity

As Commercial Assistant, you will be engaging with clients on commercial matters, creating strong relationships with key individuals as you go.

You will be supporting the commercial processes for assigned contracts ensuring that Applications for Payment and Invoices are accurate and are approved on time, and that Supply Chain engagement, including supplier on-boarding, subcontract agreements and works order instructions are processed in accordance with supply chain processes.

Location:

Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Role and Responsibilities:

• Support the Application for Payment and Invoicing processes for allocated contracts, ensuring timely submissions in line with client expectations and alongside accuracy of filing.
• Support the monitoring of Project Fees against Client Purchase Order values, escalating as required.
• Follow the Supplier Works Order process ensuring that the appropriate requests, approvals, and receipting is carried out accurately.
• Support the on-boarding processes for suppliers including liaison with other departments including HSQE, Procurement and Finance.
• Support the cost allocation and reconciliation processes to ensure that project financial reports are accurate, and that cost and revenue is matched.

The Candidate

This role would be well-suited to someone who wants to develop their own commercial professional skills, supporting peers and the wider operational teams to build commercial management competence within the business.

Utilising your prior commercial knowledge, you will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day Commercial Management function for assigned contracts. Alongside other colleagues, this role is linked to the Commercial Management of the Network Rail Structure Examination Contracts , the National Highways Structure Inspection Contracts for the Southwest TST and the East HRE Contracts, plus the Commercial Management of other major contracts.

Essentials

• 2+ years in a commercial administration environment dealing with contracts.
• Proficient in utilising accounting software.
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and written.
• UK Driving Licence.

Closing Date:  Monday 29th April 2024

Likely Job Titles: Commercial Administrator, Commercial Assistant, Contracts Administrator, Contracts Assistant

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness.

Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.