Commercial Administrator

WATES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

WATES in Streatham is recruiting a Commercial Assistant to support repairs and void works for council housing stock. You will be part of a collaborative Commercial Team, helping to drive value, monitor performance, and ensure compliance across projects.

You will price work using NHF rates, assist the Site Surveyor, and manage invoicing and client applications. A DBS check and pre‑employment checks may be required, with opportunities for growth and development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Experience in housing repairs/voids or similar environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, solution‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Accurately pricing repairs and void works using NHF Schedule of Rates.
• Support the Site Surveyor with daily commercial activities.
• Invoicing completed Out‑of‑Scope works and tracking revenue.
• Preparing monthly client applications and processing variations within 24 hours.
• Coordinating subcontractor applications and ensuring JCT compliance.
• Assisting with reports and documentation for meetings.
• Contributing to process improvements and team development.

Skills

NHF Schedule of Rates

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Housing repairs

Job description

Commercial Assistant – Streatham

Support impactful housing projects and grow your commercial career!

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and ready to make a difference in the housing sector? We're looking for a Commercial Assistant to join our team in Streatham, supporting the delivery of repairs and void works across the Council's housing stock.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a collaborative Commercial Team, helping to drive value, improve performance, and ensure compliance across a variety of projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Accurately pricing repairs and void works using the NHF Schedule of Rates
• Supporting the Site Surveyor with daily commercial activities
• Invoicing completed Out-of-Scope works and tracking revenue
• Preparing monthly client applications and processing variations within 24 hours
• Coordinating subcontractor applications and ensuring JCT compliance
• Assisting with reports and documentation for internal and client meetings
• Contributing to process improvements and team development

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience using the NHF Schedule of Rates
• Background in housing repairs, voids, or a similar environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proactive, solution-focused mindset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Bonus Skills (Desirable)

• Experience working with or for a local authority or housing provider

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and professional team
• Work on meaningful projects that impact local communities
• Opportunities for growth and continuous development
• Competitive salary and benefits

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

Our commitments:

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available.