Commercial Administrator - Redcar

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

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks a Commercial Administrator for the Net Zero Teesside project in Redcar. Responsibilities include supporting the commercial team, managing subcontractor administration, and ensuring compliance with company governance. The role demands experience in the construction industry and relevant qualifications. A competitive salary and attractive benefits package are offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial duties within the construction industry.
• Ability to interpret specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities.
• Strong administrative skills related to procurement and data management.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in administrative duties.
• Order information and check data systematically.
• Measure, record, and value work according to procedures.
• Prepare cost reconciliation statements.

Skills

Commercial administration

Subcontractor administration

Change management

Data measurement and recording

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ or experiential equivalent

CCSC Card

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Locations Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees

Job Description

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind 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.

Will ideally have experience of the construction industry and a track record of performing commercial duties. They will support more experienced members of the commercial team in the undertaking of commercial administrative duties such as subcontractor administration, change management and other commercially related administration 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 and procedures
• Review weekly and monthly section programmes of works
• Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of section programmes
• Measure & interpret specifications & drawingsBuild 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)

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

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

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 our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

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 are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/