LEAD INFORMATION
• Job Title: Commercial Assistant – Civil Engineering
• Site Location: Heswall, North West
• Responsible to: Lead Estimator / Senior Commercial Lead
• Purpose of the Role:
To support the commercial and estimating function within a growing civil engineering business, assisting with costings, tender preparation, and general project administration while developing core industry knowledge.
• Client Brief:
Serply Recruitment Ltd is supporting a well-established civil engineering business with decades of industry experience. Due to continued growth and an increasing project workload across utilities and infrastructure sectors, they are seeking a Commercial Assistant to work closely with senior leadership and support the delivery of commercial estimates and project documentation.
KEY INFORMATION
• Reason for Vacancy: Business growth and increased workload following new contract wins
• Contract: Temporary (with strong potential for long-term progression)
• Hourly Rate: £13.00ph-£14.00ph depending on experience
• Shifts: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• Holidays: Statutory entitlement
• Facilities: Office-based with occasional site exposure
RESPONSIBILITIES
• The Role:
• Support the preparation of commercial estimates and basic costings (training provided)
• Assist with tender documentation and submission processes
• Compile, organise, and maintain project and commercial data
• Produce reports, presentations, and supporting documentation
• Manage incoming communications including emails and calls
• Provide general administrative support to the commercial team
• Attend occasional site visits to develop project understanding
• Work closely with senior staff, gaining hands-on exposure across estimating and commercial functions
• Gradually take on increased responsibility as experience develops
• Key Skills Required:
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Numerical confidence and ability to work with data
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive and adaptable approach to work
• Willingness to learn and develop within the construction sector
• Reliable, grounded, and team-oriented attitude
Serply Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity