Commercial Administrator
Commercial Administrator
Location: Battle
Salary: £32,300 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Vector Recruitment Solutions are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Commercial Administrator to join a growing specialist contractor delivering utilities projects across the South of England.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Commercial Administrator with experience in the construction, utilities, civil engineering, or drainage sector to join a busy commercial team. You'll play a key role in supporting project delivery by ensuring commercial documentation, purchase orders, subcontractor records, and invoicing are processed accurately and efficiently.
The Role
- Raise and process purchase orders, ensuring costs align with project budgets
- Support subcontractor administration, including orders, valuations, payment documentation, and compliance records
- Assist with preparing client applications, invoices, and commercial documentation
- Maintain accurate project cost records, contract files, and commercial trackers
- Reconcile supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery records
- Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, project managers, and finance teams to ensure projects run smoothly
- Support cost reporting, variations, and general commercial administration throughout the project lifecycle
About You
- Previous experience as a Commercial Administrator, Contracts Administrator, or similar role within construction, utilities, drainage, or civil engineering
- Good understanding of purchase orders, subcontract administration, and invoicing processes
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or ERP systems
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- High attention to detail and accuracy when handling commercial and financial information
- Confident communicator who enjoys working with internal teams, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients
What's On Offer
- Salary of £32,300 per annum
- Pension scheme and additional benefits
- Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Commercial Administrator looking to build a long-term career within a growing business operating in the utilities and infrastructure sector.
Apply today or contact Lauren on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion.
Salary range
- £32,300