Commercial Assistant: Contracts & Admin Specialist

Global Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Recruitment Group is seeking a Commercial Assistant to support the Commercial Manager and team with day-to-day commercial administration. The role covers the full process from weekly labour call-offs and order placement through to amendments, timesheet and rate checks, and maintaining audit trails.

The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and project teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate records.

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborates effectively with suppliers and project teams.
• Demonstrates accuracy with data, records and audits.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel for data management.
• Can follow processes and manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills and taking ownership of tasks.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager with weekly labour call-off and ordering.
• Prepare labour orders and action authorised amendments.
• Review supplier payments including timesheets and rates.
• Maintain trackers, records and audit trails accurately.
• Liaise with suppliers and project teams to resolve queries.
• Identify discrepancies and assist timely resolution.
• Provide general commercial and administrative support to the team.

Skills

Highly organised

Collaborative with suppliers

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Process orientation

Strong communication

Ownership and problem-solving

Education

Quantity surveying / commercial management study (ongoing or completed)

Experience in commercial administration in construction/infrastructure

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Procurement/finance systems

Job description

Global Recruitment Group is seeking a Commercial Assistant to support the Commercial Manager and team with day-to-day commercial administration. The role covers the full process from weekly labour call-offs and order placement through to amendments, timesheet and rate checks, and maintaining audit trails.

The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and project teams to resolve queries and ensure accurate records.