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Commercial Assistant - Residential Construction


Company : Streamline Search Limited


Location : West Durrington, South East


Created : 2026-03-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Commercial Assistant - ChichesterThe following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.Our client, a well-established and growing construction business based in the Chichester area, is looking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Commercial Assistant to support their commercial and project teams.This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in commercial management, with exposure across the full project lifecycle-from tender stage through to final account.Working closely with directors and project teams, you will play a key role in supporting tendering, estimating, procurement, and cost control across multiple projects.RemunerationSalary: 38,000 - 40,000 (dependent on experience)Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:3028 days holiday (including bank holidays)Company pension schemeOn-site parkingExcellent opportunity to progress into a commercial management roleKey ResponsibilitiesAssist with preparation of tender submissionsSupport measurement and take-offs from drawingsAssist with cost estimates and build-upsCompile and organise tender documentationAssist with scopes of work and tender packagesSupport preparation of specifications and project informationLiaise with suppliers and subcontractors during tender stageSupport preparation and review of project budgets and cost plansAssist with cost tracking and cost value reportingSupport preparation of interim valuationsMaintain variation registers and track project changesAssist with pricing variations and change eventsAssist with preparation and issue of enquiriesObtain and organise supplier and subcontractor quotationsAssist with quotation comparisons and cost analysisSupport procurement of subcontract packages and materialsMaintain procurement schedulesMaintain commercial and project documentationAssist with preparation of reports and project informationSupport project teams with commercial queriesMaintain subcontractor records and documentationPerson SpecificationExperience within construction or a commercial environmentUnderstanding of estimating, procurement, and cost controlHighly organised with strong attention to detailConfident working with drawings and cost informationAble to manage multiple tasks and deadlinesProactive with a willingness to take ownershipStreamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. xjdpvnf We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application.