Commercial Assistant / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We are seeking a Commercial Assistant to join our growing commercial team and be part of our future development.
Primarily based at our Sidcup or Gatwick offices your main duties and tasks will include:
+ Assisting the Commercial & Finance teams in ensuring that the commercial and contract function operates effectively
+ Maintain and create commercial records
+ Manage submission of client applications, invoices and cash receipts
+ Administer sub-contractors, including payments, orders, insurances
+ Assist with cost capture and reporting, including to senior team members
+ Assist with contract drafting and administration
+ Undertake project administration and record keeping
+ Interact with other project disciplines for timely recording of information
You will

+ Ideally be a college level graduate or higher with a commercial or finance qualification
+ IT literate - with proven capability in the use of Excel and Word software
+ Demonstrable ability to work as part of team and individually
+ Show a high attention to detail
+ Be self-motivated and able to work to tight timescales
+ Have previous experience of Rail engineering - ideal - but not essential
+ Occasional travel to different sites may be required

+ Competitive salary
+ Bonus
+ Pension
+ Paid holiday
+ Structured development program
+ Active Mentoring & Training
This is an ideal opportunity and a first step into the commercial side of construction with exciting career development prospects for the right candidate.
We want to engage with ambitious and talented people interested in joining us. We pride ourselves on high staff retention, mainly down to offering employees a clearly defined career path and the support to excel.
So, if you want to work for a successful Contractor who will help you get the most out of your career and develop your talent, then look no further. If you have an ambition and drive, then we would be very interested to discuss the opportunity in more detail
KH Engineering Services Limited is an equal opportunities employer