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
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Support the Commercial Manager with the weekly labour call-off and ordering process
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Prepare labour orders and action authorised amendments
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Review supplier applications for payment, including checking timesheets, rates and supporting information
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Maintain accurate trackers, records and audit trails
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Liaise with suppliers and wider project teams to resolve queries
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Identify discrepancies and support their timely resolution
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Provide general commercial and administrative support to the commercial team
Skills and experience
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Highly organised, proactive and driven
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Collaborative and able to work effectively with suppliers and wider project teams
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Accurate, with strong attention to detail
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Confident and skilled using Microsoft Excel
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Able to follow processes and manage tasks with minimal supervision
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A practical problem-solver who takes ownership of their work
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Clear and professional in written and verbal communication
The following would be desirable:
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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
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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
