Skanska
Commercial Assistant - FTC (Secondment Opportunity)
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DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS
At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.
You will be working in the Building Services Operating Unit, working across schools, colleges, and universities in four UK regions, our Building Services division delivers complete facilities management - M&E, cleaning, catering, and grounds - via efficient planned and reactive services powered by technology, ensuring safe, healthy learning environments.
We are currently looking for a Commercial Assistant on a 12 month fixed-term basis (secondment opportunity), based at the 51 Moorgate office in London, who will support the commercial team in delivering effective contractual and financial management across Skanska’s Commercial Property Maintenance portfolio, covering both planned and reactive maintenance works.
As the Commercial Assistant, you will:
- Support the commercial team with forecasting, reporting, and the effective use of commercial systems and tools.
- Reconcile commercial data to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent reporting.
- Assist the commercial team with subcontractor payments and the preparation and submission of client invoices.
- Help raise orders with the supply chain and assist in the compilation of subcontract agreements.
- Provide support during negotiations with supply chain partners.
- Monitor commercial activities and escalate issues where appropriate.
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We are looking for:
- Experience of working effectively across multiple teams and collaborating with a range of stakeholders.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively.
- Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
What we offer:
- 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
- Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
- Professional development
- Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave)
Inclusion and Diversity
We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.
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Flexible working
Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.
Reasonable adjustments
We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.
Closing date
We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.
If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.
GENERAL INFORMATION
City/town: London
Job field: Business Development
Type of contract: Fixed term
ID: 6682
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