Commercial Administrator

We are looking for a Commercial Administrator to join our clients Commercial team. The role will support the Commercial Manager and wider team with day-to-day commercial administration

The role will support the full process from weekly labour call-offs and order placement through to authorised amendments, timesheet and rate checks, assessment of supplier applications for payment, and maintaining accurate commercial records and audit trails.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager with the weekly labour call-off and ordering process
• Prepare labour orders and action authorised amendments
• Review supplier applications for payment, including checking timesheets, rates and supporting information
• Maintain accurate trackers, records and audit trails
• Liaise with suppliers and wider project teams to resolve queries
• Identify discrepancies and support their timely resolution
• Provide general commercial and administrative support to the commercial team

Skills and experience

• Highly organised, proactive and driven
• Collaborative and able to work effectively with suppliers and wider project teams
• Accurate, with strong attention to detail
• Confident and skilled using Microsoft Excel
• Able to follow processes and manage tasks with minimal supervision
• A practical problem-solver who takes ownership of their work
• Clear and professional in written and verbal communication

The following would be desirable:

• Be working towards, or have completed, a qualification in quantity surveying, commercial management, construction or a related discipline; and/or Have previous experience in a Commercial Assistant, Commercial Administrator, Commercial Systems or similar support role, preferably within the construction or infrastructure sector
• Candidates with strong transferable skills from another process-driven, finance, procurement or administrative role will also be considered. Previous rail experience is desirable but not essential