Commercial Administrator

Balfour Beatty Plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in Tees Valley is seeking a dynamic Commercial Administrator to support their Net Zero Teesside project. The role involves commercial administrative duties, including subcontractor management and cost reconciliation in a sustainable construction environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications such as HNC/HND/NVQ and a CCSC Card, along with experience in the construction industry.

Benefits

Attractive/negotiated salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car if applicable

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced family friendly policies

Access to Refer and Earn scheme

Discretionary annual salary reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• Ability to perform commercial duties and support the commercial team.
• Track record in commercial administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support subcontractor administration and change management.
• Measure and record work according to procedures.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates.

Skills

Commercial administration

Data analysis

Subcontractor administration

Change management

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ or experiential equivalent

CCSC Card

Tools

ERP System

LEAN methodologies

Job description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first‑of‑a‑kind fully integrated gas‑fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Commercial Administrator to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you’ll be doing

Will ideally have experience of the construction industry and a track record of performing commercial duties. They will support more experienced members of the commercial team in the undertaking of commercial administrative duties such as subcontractor administration, change management and other commercially related administration tasks.

Governance

• Complies with the Company’s governance requirements

Commercial Administration

• Orders information and systematically checks data
• Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
• Review weekly and monthly section programmes of works
• Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of section programmes
• Measure & interpret specifications & drawings
• Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates
• Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates
• Use the company’s ERP System and embraces LEAN/digital opportunities
• Collation of Cost and Value Information
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
• Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors

Procurement

• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
• Record and document information including registration of interest
• Understand the steps / documentation required

Who we’re looking for

The following qualifications or their equivalent are essential:

• HNC/HND/NVQ or experiential equivalent
• CCSC Card (Academically or Professionally Qualified Person)

Why work for us

• An attractive/negotiated salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/