Commercial Admin – Social Housing & Construction

Cardo Group; Warrenpoint; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardo Group is seeking a Commercial Administrator to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial team, ensuring contracts and project information are accurate and up to date.

You will work with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, subcontractors and suppliers, supporting the financial and contractual administration of our projects with diligence and a focus on compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial administration, procurement, finance administration, or contract management.
• Strong Excel skills and numeracy are essential.
• Desirable: experience with social housing regulations, tenders, and supplier management.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse data and produce clear reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, administration, and monitoring of contracts, frameworks, and service agreements.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation including variations, quotes, purchase orders, and contract records.
• Support the preparation of tender documentation, supplier onboarding, and procurement processes.
• Track contract performance and ensure compliance with KPIs and service levels.
• Process invoices, applications for payment, and purchase orders in line with financial controls.
• Reconcile contractor valuations and assist cost verification.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure, and cost forecasts, raising variances to commercial or finance leads.
• Support month-end reporting, compiling operational and financial data for commercial reports.
• Maintain accurate databases and performance information relating to repairs, maintenance, voids, planned works, and compliance programmes.
• Produce regular reports for internal stakeholders on spend, performance, and contract compliance.
• Track commercial risks and maintain risk registers where required.
• Ensure all commercial processes follow organisational policies, procurement rules, and social housing regulations.
• Maintain audit trails for all commercial transactions, contracts, and variations.
• Support health, safety, and compliance documentation for contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate meetings, record minutes, and distribute documentation for commercial and operational teams.
• Assist with customer or contractor queries related to payments, contracts, and job orders.
• Ensure timely communication between contractors, residents, and internal teams.

Skills

Commercial administration

Procurement

Finance administration

Contract management

Excel

Data analysis

Tools

Excel

Job description

Cardo Group is seeking a Commercial Administrator to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial team, ensuring contracts and project information are accurate and up to date.

You will work with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, subcontractors and suppliers, supporting the financial and contractual administration of our projects with diligence and a focus on compliance.