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About the Company:
A well-established principal contractor with over 20 years of industry experience, My Clientis a leader in cladding remediation and repatriation projects across London and the Southeast. Known for delivering high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound contracts, theypridethemselveson working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure projects are completed to the highest standards.
About the Role:
The Procurement Assistant will support the Procurement Manager in coordinating subcontractor orders, managing supplier relationships, and assisting with general administrative tasks. You will play a key role in maintaining procurement schedules, tracking contracts, and ensuring that project requirements are met during the pre-construction phase. This role offers an excellent opportunity to progress into a Quantity Surveyor position, providing a clear career path within the company.
Role Responsibilities:
- Collaborating with subcontractors, suppliers, clients, and site teams during the pre-construction phase.
- Assisting the Procurement Manager in preparing subcontractor orders and tracking signed contracts.
- Updating procurement schedules in line with project timelines and budgets.
- Organizing tender packages, collating quotations, and submitting cost comparisons for review.
- Leading pre-construction meetings and documenting meeting minutes.
- Providing project-by-project cost analysis to the estimating and commercial teams.
- Handling enquiries and liaising with site staff to ensure smooth project execution.
- Supporting the team with general administrative duties and filing contract documents.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
- Opportunities for career progression, including a pathway to a Quantity Surveyor role
- Office-based role at theHead Office in London with regular team collaboration
- Work on impactful, high-profile projects within a supportive, growth-oriented company
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach to problem-solving.
- Previous experience working with subcontractors and within the construction industry is an advantage.
- Ability to drive to project sites when required, supporting the Procurement Manager
