Commercial Administrator

CBW Staffing Solutions; South Shields; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in the staffing sector seeks a Commercial Administrator for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting financial and administrative processes in a social housing maintenance project. Key responsibilities include managing invoicing, assisting with payments, and liaising with subcontractors. Candidates should have commercial administration experience and strong Excel skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 – £32,000 and the chance to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity for significant experience

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous commercial or financial administration experience in maintenance or construction.
• Ability to use Excel confidently, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support management of provisional sums invoicing for large contracts.
• Assist with subcontractor payment runs and process completed jobs.
• Liaise with subcontractors to resolve invoice queries.

Skills

Commercial or financial administration experience

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

Commercial Administrator – 6 Month FTC

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000

Location: Dartford, Kent

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)

Agency Vacancy

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation in the social housing maintenance sector for a proactive and detail-driven Commercial Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy commercial team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting key financial and administrative processes across a major maintenance project.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of provisional sums invoicing for a large social housing maintenance contract.
• Assisting with monthly subcontractor payment runs, ensuring all payments are processed and released for approval in line with deadlines.
• Processing completed jobs and preparing them for invoicing.
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to resolve invoice queries and assist with account reviews.
• Creating, maintaining, and analysing commercial data and reports, providing insight to the Commercial Manager.
• Running regular checks on commercial performance, including job margins, cost control, and other key metrics.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous commercial or financial administration experience, ideally within maintenance, construction, or a related industry.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to confidently use VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and other essential formulas.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £28–32k
• Opportunity to gain experience on a significant social housing maintenance project.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Immediate start available.

If you’re a commercially minded administrator with strong Excel abilities and experience in a construction or maintenance environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online or send your CV directly to Stacey at CBW Staffing Solutions!