Commercial Administrator(Construction)

Commercial Assistant / Contracts Administrator

Salary: £28,000 - £36,000 per annum
Location: Brigg East Yorks
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

PPM Recruitmenmt is partnering with a well-established civil engineering contractor to appoint a Commercial Assistant to support its expanding commercial department.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to further their career within the infrastructure and construction sector. Working alongside experienced commercial professionals, you will assist with financial administration, subcontractor management, invoicing, and commercial reporting, while gaining hands-on experience with contracts and active civil engineering projects.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is keen to develop a long-term career within commercial management and quantity surveying.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide administrative and commercial support to the wider project team.
Assist with invoicing, billing procedures, and financial record management.
Prepare and collate information for valuations, applications, and cost reporting.
Maintain subcontractor records, documentation, and compliance information.
Review invoices and financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Communicate effectively with project managers, subcontractors, and finance teams.
Identify and report any commercial issues, discrepancies, or queries.
Support the preparation of contractual and commercial documentation.
Assist with pricing exercises and document control activities.
Ensure tasks are completed efficiently to meet project and commercial deadlines.

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience in a commercial, administrative, construction, or civil engineering environment would be advantageous.
Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
Ability to understand and manage contract-related documentation.
Awareness of commercial processes, pricing schedules, and cost management principles.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Competent user of Microsoft Office applications and database systems.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £28,000 - £36,000, dependent on experience.
Permanent, full-time employment.
Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Exposure to major highways and civil engineering projects throughout the UK.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Additional annual leave entitlement.
Company social events.
Free on-site parking.Contact : (email address removed) Recruitment on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed