Project Administrator

ZipRecruiter; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning contractor in Bury is seeking a Project / Commercial Administrator to support the commercial team with financial processes and contract administration. The role offers a salary of up to £26,500, a 10% bonus scheme, hybrid working, and opportunities for career development. Candidates should have experience in project or contract support roles and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

10% bonus scheme

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cash plan healthcare

Clear opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in project, commercial, or contract support roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities confidently.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the commercial team with finance and admin tasks.
• Preparing and updating payment applications and certificates.
• Managing contracts, NDAs, and change control documentation.
• Handling client queries and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Liaising with finance for timely invoices and payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Proactive approach

IT skills (MS Office)

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Why Join?

Looking for a company that genuinely values its people? Somewhere you’ll be supported, developed, and empowered to do your best work? This award-winning M&E contractor has built its success on teamwork, respect, and personal development, it’s at the heart of everything they do. We’re now looking for an experienced Project / Commercial Administrator to join the Commercial Team. Working alongside the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be central to contract administration, financial processes, and keeping accurate records across a varied project portfolio.

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to £26,500
• 10% bonus scheme
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Cash plan healthcare
• Clear opportunities for career development
• Hybrid working

The Role

You’ll be a proactive member of the team, responsible for:

• Supporting the commercial team and board with finance and admin tasks
• Preparing and updating payment applications and certificates for clients and subcontractors
• Managing contracts, NDAs, and change control documentation
• Handling client queries and keeping financial systems accurate
• Liaising with finance to ensure invoices and payments are correct and timely
• Supporting commercial policies, procedures, and performance tracking

About You

You’ll have experience in project, commercial, or contract support roles and be ready to hit the ground running.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities confidently
• Proactive, organised, and team-focused approach
• Solid IT skills (MS Office and finance/project systems)

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