Commercial Administrator

Bioconsulteurope; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisation in the social housing sector in Dartford is seeking a proactive Commercial Administrator on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting financial and administrative processes for a major maintenance project. Candidates should have prior administrative experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Experience on a significant project

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous commercial or financial administration experience, ideally within maintenance or construction.
• Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of provisional sums invoicing.
• Assisting with subcontractor payment runs and ensuring timely processing.
• Processing completed jobs for invoicing.

Skills

Commercial or financial administration experience

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Job description

Commercial Administrator 6 Month FTC

Salary: £28,000 £32,000

Location: Dartford, Kent

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation in the social housing maintenance sector for a proactive and detail-driven Commercial Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy commercial team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting key financial and administrative processes across a major maintenance project.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the management of provisional sums invoicing for a large social housing maintenance contract.
• Assisting with monthly subcontractor payment runs, ensuring all payments are processed and released for approval in line with deadlines.
• Processing completed jobs and preparing them for invoicing.
• Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to resolve invoice queries and assist with account reviews.
• Creating, maintaining, and analysing commercial data and reports, providing insight to the Commercial Manager.
• Running regular checks on commercial performance, including job margins, cost control, and other key metrics.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous commercial or financial administration experience, ideally within maintenance, construction, or a related industry.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to confidently use VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and other essential formulas.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary of £2832k
• Opportunity to gain experience on a significant social housing maintenance project.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Immediate start available.

If you’re a commercially minded administrator with strong Excel abilities and experience in a construction or maintenance environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply online or send your CV directly to Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions!