Commercial Administrator

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking a commercial administrator to support their team in the Walsall area. This role involves managing drawing registers, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring smooth commercial operations. Candidates should have strong Excel skills, be highly organized, and possess excellent communication abilities. Experience in a construction environment is desirable. This position provides an opportunity to grow within a supportive team, promoting a diverse and inclusive community.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience in a construction or commercial environment is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage the drawing register from tender stage through to construction issue.
• Maintain, update, and organize drawings and related documentation.
• Support the team with spreadsheets, schedules, and data input.
• Respond to inquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Ensure all records are accurate and up to date.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Excellent organisational abilities

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Tools

Share Point

Bluebeam

Job description

My client is a very successful and well regarded civil engineering company, who carry out civils and groundworks packages, for many of the major house builders, currently recruiting for a commercial administrator, to support their busy team, in the Cambridge area. This newly created role will support day-to-day administration, maintain accurate records and drawing registers, and help ensure smooth commercial operations. It's an excellent opportunity to learn the commercial side of the construction industry and grow within a supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

Drawing Management & Administration

• Set up and manage the drawing register from tender stage through to construction issue
• Maintain, update, and organise drawings and related documentation
• Support the team with spreadsheets, schedules, and data input
• Respond to enquiries efficiently and professionally
• Ensure all records are accurate and up to date

Drawing Control

• Copying, scanning, and producing issue sheets as required
• Maintain links to drawing files and distribute revised drawings to relevant parties
• Compare and review revised information
• Assist with commercial department administrative tasks

About You

Essential:

• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent organisational abilities
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Experience in a construction or commercial environment
• Document control experience (ideally using Share Point and Bluebeam software)
• Basic knowledge of construction

Our Values

We're looking for someone who demonstrates integrity, commitment, creativity, strong communication, and a willingness to learn and grow.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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