Business / Commercial Administrator

Clarkson Owens Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarkson Owens Recruitment in Glasgow is helping a well-established construction business recruit a Business Administrator / Commercial Assistant to support their office, site and commercial teams. The role suits a proactive, highly organised individual with experience in construction administration, commercial support or similar, handling documentation, tenders, supplier records and compliance.

You will liaise with site teams, manage records and assist with bid documentation, H&S and ISO

Qualifications

• Previous construction administration or commercial experience preferred.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Confident liaising with site teams, suppliers and clients.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• General office and construction administration.
• Supporting site teams and maintaining accurate records.
• Managing supplier approvals, audits and compliance documentation.
• Coordinating permits, welfare, skips and equipment hire.
• Maintaining site, delivery and vehicle documentation.
• Managing tender invitations, submissions and tender logs.
• Assisting with PQQs, ESPDs and bid documentation.
• Obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Supporting the commercial team with orders and business development.
• Assisting with H&S, CDM and ISO requirements.
• Updating company website and social media.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Business Administrator / Commercial Assistant

Glasgow | Permanent | Construction

We are working with an established construction business in Glasgow who are looking to recruit a Business Administrator / Commercial Assistant to support their office, site and commercial teams.

This is a varied position suited to an organised and proactive individual with experience in construction administration, commercial support or a similar environment.

Key Responsibilities

• General office and construction administration.
• Supporting site teams and maintaining accurate records.
• Managing supplier approvals, audits and compliance documentation.
• Coordinating permits, welfare, skips and equipment hire.
• Maintaining site, delivery and vehicle documentation.
• Managing tender invitations, submissions and tender logs.
• Assisting with PQQs, ESPDs and bid documentation.
• Obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations.
• Supporting the commercial team with orders and business development.
• Assisting with H&S, CDM and ISO requirements.
• Updating company website and social media.

About You

• Previous construction administration or commercial experience preferred.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Confident liaising with site teams, suppliers and clients.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive and professional approach.

Location: Glasgow

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience