Commercial Administrator - Construction & Documentation Pro

WATES; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Learning & development programme

Family-friendly policies

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Wates, a leading UK construction and development company, is seeking a proactive Commercial Administrator to join the Manchester-based team at Think Park. You'll provide essential administrative support to the commercial team and help ensure smooth project operations.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will manage records, assist with subcontractor onboarding, raise purchase orders, process invoices and support payments and reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role is required.
• Experience in construction, commercial, finance or project environments is desirable.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills are essential.
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Office and Excel, are required.
• Strong communication and collaborative approach are important.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Commercial Manager and wider commercial team.
• Maintain project records, registers and commercial documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor onboarding and document management.
• Raise purchase orders and process invoices.
• Support applications, valuations and payment processes.
• Update and manage commercial reporting systems.
• Coordinate meetings and prepare documentation when required.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and ensuring records are auditable and compliant.
• Support the team with general project administration and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Administrative experience

Construction experience

Organisational skills

MS Office & Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Multiple priorities

Collaborative attitude

Job description

Wates, a leading UK construction and development company, is seeking a proactive Commercial Administrator to join the Manchester-based team at Think Park. You'll provide essential administrative support to the commercial team and help ensure smooth project operations.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will manage records, assist with subcontractor onboarding, raise purchase orders, process invoices and support payments and reporting.