Commercial Administrator - Construction Projects

Wates Smartspace; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus and benefits package

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private healthcare options

Learning and development programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Wates, a leading UK construction and development company, is seeking a proactive Commercial Administrator for our Think Park, Manchester site. You will support the commercial team with documentation, records, and financial processes in a fast-paced project environment.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will help maintain accurate records, manage documentation, and assist with procurement and subcontractor onboarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role.
• Experience within construction, commercial, finance or project environments desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Positive, proactive and flexible attitude.

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 as required.
• Maintain filing systems to ensure auditable records.
• Support the team with general project administration and ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Communication

IT skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Wates, a leading UK construction and development company, is seeking a proactive Commercial Administrator for our Think Park, Manchester site. You will support the commercial team with documentation, records, and financial processes in a fast-paced project environment.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will help maintain accurate records, manage documentation, and assist with procurement and subcontractor onboarding.