Commercial Administrator

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm based in West Yorkshire is seeking a Commercial Administrator. The role offers the opportunity for advancement into Quantity Surveying, with support from experienced professionals. Responsibilities include assisting with material quantification, cost estimation, procurement support, and documentation preparation. Tailored mentoring for additional professional development is provided. The company values diversity and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimation, ideally from civil engineering projects.
• Familiarity with procurement processes.
• Basic understanding of contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantifying materials and labour from drawings.
• Help prepare cost estimates and budgets.
• Support in tracking costs against established budgets.
• Collect quotes from suppliers and assist in preparing orders.
• Maintain site records and assist with cash flow reports.

Skills

Cost estimation

Quantity surveying

Procurement

Contract administration

Document preparation

Site measurement

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

Due to continued and increased workload, We are recruting for a Commercial Administrator for one of our civil engineering rail clients based in West Yorkshire

This position has the opportunitiy, if desried by the successful individual, to progress into a Quantity Surveyor position with full support from the business.

Responsibilites for the role include;

Measurement & Take-Offs

• Assist with quantifying materials and labour from drawings and specifications.
• Prepare basic measurement sheets under supervision.
• Learn and apply standard measurement methods

Cost Support

• Help in preparing cost estimates and budgets.
• Update cost data and maintain records for ongoing projects.
• Support in tracking costs against budgets.

Procurement Assistance

• Collect quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Help prepare purchase orders and tender documents.
• Maintain procurement logs and documentation.

Contract Administration

• Assist in drafting simple contract documents.
• Support in processing variations and change orders.
• Learn to review subcontractor invoices for accuracy.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare basic cost reports and spreadsheets.
• Maintain site records and update project documentation.
• Assist with cash flow and valuation reports under guidance.

Support

• Attend site visits to understand progress and measurements.
• Record site measurements and assist with valuations.
• Learn to identify commercial risks on-site.

Professional Development

• Gain knowledge of industry standards and regulations.
• Develop skills in software tools (e.g., Excel, estimating software).
• Work closely with senior QS staff for mentoring and training.
• Experience within Civil Engineering or rail is ideal but other sectors would be considered.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation