Commercial Administrator

WATES; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Learning & development programme

Family-friendly policies

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Wates, a leading UK construction and development company, is seeking a proactive Commercial Administrator to join the Manchester-based team at Think Park. You'll provide essential administrative support to the commercial team and help ensure smooth project operations.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will manage records, assist with subcontractor onboarding, raise purchase orders, process invoices and support payments and reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role is required.
• Experience in construction, commercial, finance or project environments is desirable.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills are essential.
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Office and Excel, are required.
• Strong communication and collaborative approach are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Commercial Manager and wider commercial team.
• Maintain project records, registers and commercial documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor onboarding and document management.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices.
• Support applications, valuations and payment processes.
• Update and manage commercial reporting systems.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare documentation when required.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and ensuring records are auditable and compliant.
• Support the team with general project administration and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

Construction experience

Organisational skills

MS Office & Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Multiple priorities

Collaborative attitude

Job description

Commercial Administrator

Location: Think Park, Manchester

Business Unit: Wates Construction West

Join Our Team

At Wates, we're looking for a proactive and organised Commercial Administrator to join our Construction team based at Think Park, Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment and is looking to build a career within a leading UK construction and development company. As a key member of the commercial team, you'll provide vital administrative support that helps ensure the smooth running of our projects and commercial operations.

About the Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll support the commercial team with a wide range of administrative activities, helping to maintain accurate records, manage documentation and support financial and contractual processes.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support to the Commercial Manager and wider commercial team
• Maintaining project records, registers and commercial documentation
• Assisting with subcontractor onboarding and document management
• Raising purchase orders and processing invoices
• Supporting applications, valuations and payment processes
• Updating and managing commercial reporting systems
• Coordinating meetings and preparing documentation when required
• Maintaining accurate filing systems and ensuring records are auditable and compliant
• Supporting the team with general project administration and ad hoc tasks

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is highly organised, detail-focused and enjoys building strong working relationships.

Ideally, you'll have

• Previous experience in an administrative role
• Experience within construction, commercial, finance or project environments (desirable)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
• A positive, proactive and flexible attitude

What's in it for You?

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus and benefits package
• Pension scheme
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare options
• A comprehensive learning and development programme
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies
• Opportunities for career progression within one of the UK's leading construction businesses

About Us

Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. We are committed to creating thriving communities, delivering sustainable projects and providing opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality, diversity and creating an environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive.