Commercial Administrator

Balfour; Redcar; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction and engineering firm is seeking a Commercial Administrator for their project in Redcar. The successful candidate will manage subcontractor administration, prepare cost reconciliation statements, and interpret specifications and drawings. The ideal candidate will hold an HNC/HND/NVQ or equivalent and a CCSC Card. This role offers an attractive salary and various benefits including 25 days annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Company car if applicable

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commercial administration tasks.
• Ability to handle subcontractor administration.
• Experience in preparing Cost reconciliation statements.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor administration tasks.
• Measure and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates.

Skills

Subcontractor administration

Change management

Commercially related administrative tasks

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ or experiential equivalent

CCSC Card

Job description

About the Role

Balfour Beatty plc has created iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As part of our ambitious sustainability initiatives, Balfour Beatty has been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first‑of‑a‑kind fully integrated gas‑fired power station with carbon capture and storage, a key element of plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Commercial Administrator to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Responsibilities

• Subcontractor administration
• Change management
• Other commercially related administrative tasks

Governance

• Complies with the Company’s governance requirements

Commercial Administration

• Orders information and systematically checks data
• Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules
• Review weekly and monthly section programmes of works
• Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of section programmes
• Measure & interpret specifications & drawings
• Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates
• Translate measurement from drawings and specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates
• Use the company’s ERP System and embraces LEAN/digital opportunities
• Collation of Cost and Value Information
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
• Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors

Procurement

• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
• Record and document information including registration of interest
• Understand the steps / documentation required

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/NVQ or experiential equivalent
• CCSC Card (Academically or Professionally Qualified Person)

Benefits

• An attractive/negotiated salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance, we have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of identity or background. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.