We are always looking for talented and committed individuals to complement our existing team, and would be happy to hear from you if you are an aspiring apprentice, or can demonstrate experience within the following areas:
Engineering and Design: Minimum HNC or equivalent qualified design/contract related personnel with experience within the markets displayed on this website, including Project Managers, Solid Works Design Engineers, Site Personnel etc.
Manufacturing: Apprentice trained platers, coded welders, fitters, CNC machinists etc.
Current vacancies
Job Title: Commercial Assistant
Location: Barnsley office
Salary: £25,500 p.a.
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role and Training Path
Are you looking to build a long-term career in commercial management and procurement? We are looking for an ambitious, entry-level individual to join our established team as a Commercial Assistant.
This role is specifically structured for someone with foundational industry knowledge who wants to develop their skills over the long term. You will receive structured coaching and mentorship from experienced members of our team as you learn the ropes of managing multiple, live heavy engineering/construction projects.
What You Will Do
Cost Engineering and Planning:
- Gather data and research current construction costs under experienced team supervision.
- Assist with the measurement, record-keeping and valuation of works in line with company procedures.
- Record progress on site and support the maintenance of internal records, including timesheet tracking.
Cost and Commercial Management:
- Learn to use and maintain the company’s internal ERP software system.
- Collate cost and value information across various projects.
- Help measure physical works and compile data regarding subcontractor performance.
- Support our digital transformation and digitalisation initiatives.
- Support the team in raising compensation event notices, early warning notices and variations/quotations.
Procurement:
- Raise material and subcontractor orders in compliance with company processes.
- Monitor, track and respond to order acknowledgements from our supply chain.
- Source pricing and product information using the internet, phone, networks and email.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are focusing on potential, attitude and foundational understanding rather than years of experience. Our ideal candidate will bring:
- A basic understanding of the construction industry or a construction-related commercial environment.
- A basic knowledge of what a commercial and procurement function does, alongside a basic understanding of contract terms and conditions. Relevant work experience is an advantage.
- Analytical thinking, strong attention to detail and a basic understanding of data verification checks.
- Good digital skills (particularly with MS Word and MS Excel)
- A positive attitude and ability to work efficiently.
Career Development Opportunities
Because this role bridges two key departments, our successful candidate will have a long-term opportunity to specialise in either commercial operations or procurement as the business grows and their skills evolve.
How to Apply
Complete the form on the right of this web page, or call our HR Manager for an informal discussion on 01226 205 761
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Please complete this form and one of our team will get back to you. (No agencies please).
Notice for recruiters/agencies: We often recruit candidates directly. If we require agency involvement for a specific role, we will refer to agencies on our preferred suppliers list. Due to the high volume of agencies that contact us when an advert is published, we often cannot respond. In the case of unsolicited or speculative CVs submitted or presented to us by a recruiter or agency without a signed agreement, Qualter Hall reserves the right to contact and hire those candidate(s) directly, without any financial obligation to the recruiter/agency.
Benefits of working with us
- Competitive, industry benchmarked salary.
- Transparent annual pay review in line with industry.
- Free annual health checks.
- Free eye tests.
- Paid annual leave and sick leave. Parental leave policies.
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in our team.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Free parking at our Barnsley site.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Flexible working policy for office-based team members
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