Job Title: Commercial Administrator (Passive Fire)Location: Essex (Hybrid)Salary: >£33,000 + benefits We are pleased to be working with a leading specialist contractor in passive fire protection, delivering high-quality fire stopping, fire doors, and compartmentation works across a wide range of sectors including residential, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. With a strong reputation for safety, compliance, and excellence, they pride themselves on their commitment to protecting lives and property through superior workmanship This role sits within the QS and Estiamting function and plays a key part in supporting operational teams by ensuring works are accurately costed and commercial performance is maximised. You'll work across the FRA contract, using Schedule of Rates (SOR) to protect margin, reduce risk and ensure compliance. Duties Reviewing completed works to ensure accurate valuation using NHF Schedule of Rates and agreed contract mechanismsUpdating the repairs/job management system to ensure correct SORs, labour and material costs are appliedIdentifying opportunities to maximise value and minimise commercial risk across repairs and maintenance workflowsReviewing, verifying and supporting approval of subcontractor claims and paymentsRaising purchase orders and supporting accurate cost captureAssisting with commercial reporting, analysis and financial month-end processesProviding general commercial administration and support to the wider commercial teamLiaising with operational teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial queries efficientlySupporting continuous improvement of commercial processes and documentation Experience Previous experience in a Commercial Administrator / Assistant Estimator or similar role within social housing repairs & maintenanceWorking knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (essential)Experience managing subcontractor costs or paymentsStrong Excel skills and confidence producing reports or performance dataExperience using job management systemsA thorough and meticulous approach with excellent attention to detailThe ability to manage deadlines, multitask and work on your own initiativeStrong administration and numeracy skills Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Paid Christmas ShutdownHybrid working5% employer pension contributionHealthcareTraining and development opportunitiesFlexible, family friendly working environmentTeam/company events and competitions