Commercial Assistant / Administrator

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