Job Description

The role is twofold - Commercial Administrator is to assist the commercial team in obtaining and processing information as required. This will involve working to set commercial deadlines on a regular basis. The Commercial Administrator will be expected to liaise with Clients, the supply chain and business support services.

Planning to ensure that the contractual commitments for our electrical contract are met by efficient planning and scheduling work so that targets are completed on time.

Key Responsibilities – Commercial Administrator/Planner

• Provide an administration service in the preparation, processing and selection of estimates, bids and tenders
• Support the Commercial team in all contract administration; this will involve processing subcontractor applications/payments and raising sales invoices in line with company deadlines
• Assist Quantity Surveyor by updating all relevant Cost Value Reconciliation reports and data sheets
• Order goods, materials and services to support the smooth running of the branch operations manage the stock of office and welfare supplies
• Liaise with Subcontractors/Clients/Customer queries and or communications professionally and efficiently
• Attend meetings with work colleagues and or Subcontractors/Clients/Customers when necessary
• Schedule all electrical work onto PDA’s using the correct job lengths and within specified timescales
• Monitor active dashboard and interactive planner at all times

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Previous experience working in the social housing sector in a commercial administrator role (preferred) or background knowledge of the construction industry. Scheduling/Planning experience desirable. Excellent IT Skills, particularly strong use of Excel and Outlook. Experience of working in a supply chain environment a distinct advantage. Must possess strong communication/customer service skills. Able to manage workloads in a fast-paced environment, working to tight deadlines with the utmost accuracy. Understanding of HMRC subcontractor CIS and VAT an advantage.