Commercial Administrator - London Bridge, London
Job Type: Permanent
Being curious and open to new ideas? It's an iQ thing.
iQ is one of the UK's biggest providers of student accommodation, committed to giving our 30,000 students in 77 sites across 29 UK cities their best year yet.
Our London- and Manchester-based support teams are the oil that keeps the iQ wheels turning, providing our brilliant site teams (circa 600 employees) with everything they need to deliver a fantastic student experience every day. The iQ Support functions cover everything from Real Estate and Legal to Marketing, People and Finance, but what we all have in common is our uncompromising commitment to doing the right thing, even when nobody's watching. The iQ thing.
What makes a great iQer?
iQers are a pretty special bunch. Our team is bursting with independent thinkers and problem solvers, who join us to explore what's possible and build a career as part of a diverse, fun and supportive team. If you have people skills, personality and potential, you're already our cup of tea. Ready to feel like you've got the best job ever?
About the Role:
IQ is looking for a Commercial Administrator to support the Commercial Director and in-house Quantity Surveyors. This role will focus on preparation and submission of monthly commercial construction reports.
Key Role Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparing monthly status and management reports and forecasting
- Updating information on progress of projects
- Payment application from supply chain
- Ensuring payment application for contractors is in line with conditions agreed
- Working with Commercial Director to identify key performance indicators
- Set and monitor contract final accounts and supplies
- Closing off final accounts and liabilities on status report
- Liaising with Project Managers and assist with administration of contracts such as instructions , commencement and completion notes
- Raising invoice and purchase orders
Skills and Experience:
- Experience using PO systems
- Construction background
- Intermediate knowledge of MS suite
- Strong time management skills
- Health and safety awareness
- Construction or surveying experience would be desirable
- Good commercial skills
We work a hybrid working model with 3 days per week based at our London office.
Apply today and find out what it's like to work at iQ!
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension: we match your contributions up to 8%
- Gym Discounts
- Life Assurance
- Access to thousand's of discounts and offers at shops you know and love
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible working policy