Commercial Assistant
CV-LibraryM11, Newton Heath, ManchestercontractPosted: 4 September 2026
Apply NowWe are seeking a Commercial Assistant to join a busy and dynamic commercial team based in Manchester working for a large Rail client. This role will support the Commercial Manager and wider commercial function with day-to-day commercial administration and project support activities.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the commercial process, from weekly labour call-offs and order placement through to authorised amendments, timesheet and rate verification, assessment of supplier payment applications, and maintaining accurate commercial records and audit trails.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Commercial Manager with the weekly labour call-off and ordering process.
* Prepare labour orders and process authorised amendments.
* Review supplier applications for payment, including checking timesheets, agreed rates, and supporting documentation.
* Maintain accurate trackers, records, and audit trails.
* Liaise with suppliers and internal project teams to resolve queries and issues.
* Identify discrepancies and support their timely resolution.
* Provide general commercial and administrative support to the wider commercial team.
Skills and Experience
Essential
* Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated.
* Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
* Able to build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
* Able to follow established processes and manage workloads with minimal supervision.
* Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
* Working towards, or qualified in, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
* Previous experience in a Commercial Assistant, Commercial Administrator, Commercial Systems, or similar support role.
* Experience within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, or utilities sectors.
* Knowledge of commercial processes, supplier payments, and labour management.
* Previous rail industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the commercial process, from weekly labour call-offs and order placement through to authorised amendments, timesheet and rate verification, assessment of supplier payment applications, and maintaining accurate commercial records and audit trails.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Commercial Manager with the weekly labour call-off and ordering process.
* Prepare labour orders and process authorised amendments.
* Review supplier applications for payment, including checking timesheets, agreed rates, and supporting documentation.
* Maintain accurate trackers, records, and audit trails.
* Liaise with suppliers and internal project teams to resolve queries and issues.
* Identify discrepancies and support their timely resolution.
* Provide general commercial and administrative support to the wider commercial team.
Skills and Experience
Essential
* Highly organised, proactive, and self-motivated.
* Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
* Able to build positive working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
* Able to follow established processes and manage workloads with minimal supervision.
* Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable
* Working towards, or qualified in, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
* Previous experience in a Commercial Assistant, Commercial Administrator, Commercial Systems, or similar support role.
* Experience within the construction, engineering, infrastructure, or utilities sectors.
* Knowledge of commercial processes, supplier payments, and labour management.
* Previous rail industry experience would be advantageous but is not essential