Commercial Administrator

GANYMEDE SOLUTIONS LIMITED; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company based in West Yorkshire is seeking a Commercial Administrator to support various responsibilities including cost estimating, procurement assistance, and contract administration. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to transition into a Quantity Surveyor role with proper guidance and support from senior staff. Ideal for candidates with experience in civil engineering, but applications from other sectors are also welcome.

Benefits

Mentorship from senior QS staff

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Experience in Civil Engineering or rail preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quantifying materials and labour.
• Help prepare cost estimates and budgets.
• Collect quotes from suppliers and subcontractors.
• Assist in drafting simple contract documents.
• Prepare basic cost reports and spreadsheets.
• Record site measurements and assist with valuations.
• Gain knowledge of industry standards and regulations.

Skills

Measurement & Take-Offs

Cost Support

Procurement Assistance

Contract Administration

Reporting & Documentation

Support

Professional Development

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