Job Category:
Commercial

Location:
Ewloe, North Wales

Division:
Anwyl Partnerships

Closing Date:
Mon 23rd August, 2021

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Trainee Commercial Assistant

Trainee Commercial Assistant

Anwyl Group was founded in 1930 as a joinery and woodworking contractor based in North Wales. Since then, we have expanded into three successful divisions: Anwyl Homes, Anwyl Partnerships and Anwyl Land, operating from the businesses’ Head Office at St David’s Park, Ewloe.

The successful candidate will embark on a commercial traineeship, with the opportunity to assist and learn various aspects of estimating, quantity surveying, procurement, construction planning, design management and site management within our Partnership Division, working alongside our experienced team. This role will provide a successful candidate with first-hand insight and valuable experience as they help to ensure that all operations within the Partnerships Division department run smoothly and efficiently.

On completion of an induction experience period (nine to twelve months) and having been introduced to all aspects of operations, the candidate will be given an opportunity to specialise and concentrate on one particular discipline and work towards a more specific qualification.

Working Hours:  8.30am – 5.15pm (Mon- Thurs)/8.30am – 4.00pm (Fri) plus one day college release (TBC)

 Reporting to:  Senior Commercial Manager

Location:  Ewloe, North Wales

Duties and Responsibilities:

During the induction period, the successful candidate will assist the various teams in the Partnerships Division in the execution of their duties to deliver projects to our clients. These include:

  • Estimating – pricing up new projects prior to entering into contract;
  • Quantity Surveying – creating subcontractor orders, subcontractor valuation & payments,
    cost investigation and reporting, comparison to budget and forecasting project outcomes;
  • Procurement – handling site requisitions, creation of orders and processing invoices
  • Construction Planning – preparation of construction programmes and monitoring adherence, looking for opportunities to accelerate and gain time;
  • Design Management – management of design consultants
  • Site Management – experience of work on site to appreciate the requirements to deliver projects on time to a high standard of quality at a competitive cost

Following the induction period, the successful candidate will be invited to specialise in their preferred field and commence a formal training scheme to obtain the correct qualifications

The successful candidate will have most of the following experience, skills and attributes:

  • 9–4 or A*–C grades in English and Maths;
  • Two A-Level passes/BTEC National Diploma
  • Proficient and confident Microsoft Office user (Excel, Outlook, Word);
  • Keen interest in construction and a willingness to work towards a qualification;
  • Attention to detail and high standard of accuracy;
  • Excellent numeric and literacy skills;
  • Excellent organisational skills;
  • Confidence and determination;
  • Good administrative skills;
  • Confidentiality and professionalism;
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise work;
  • Demonstrates initiative;
  • Ability to both work independently and effectively in a team;
  • Adaptable/flexible;
  • Punctuality

A full UK driving license, or the ambition to work towards one, is also desirable.

This is a great opportunity to join and progress with a well-established and continuously growing organisation. If you have the relevant skills and experience, please send your CV to our HR Department by emailing [email protected]

If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date please assume that, unfortunately, on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted to attend interviews.

Anwyl Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer