This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a blend of hands‑on commercial administration and light team leadership. You'll be the focal point for commercial processes, supporting finance, subcontractor management, and project administration.
Client Details
A long‑established Mechanical & Electrical contracting business is seeking an experienced Commercial Administration Manager to take ownership of a small but busy commercial support function. This is a newly signed‑off, business‑critical hire with interviews taking place quickly.
Description
You will be responsible for overseeing two Commercial Administrators while remaining heavily involved in day‑to‑day commercial operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and supporting the Commercial Administration team
Processing subcontractor orders, applications, certifications, and invoices
Managing subcontractor screening, insurance checks, and IR35 compliance
Handling subcontractor queries via phone and email
Administering project creation, revisions, and spend limits
Managing client orders and associated documentation
Preparing reports for monthly finance and director-level meetings
Supporting wider business operations with additional administrative duties
Ensuring compliance with company Health & Safety and QA procedures
Full training on internal systems will be provided.Profile
We're looking for someone who brings:
At least 3 years' experience in a commercial administration role, ideally within construction or a related contracting environment
Previous supervisory or team‑lead experience
Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure
Confident communication and multitasking abilities
Solid IT skills and a good standard of literacy and numeracy
Job Offer
Salary £30K+ Depending On Experience
Opportunity to step into a key managerial role with real influence
Hybrid working with flexibility
Supportive team environment with full training provided
Free onsite parking
Clear interview process: initial Teams call followed by an in‑person competency interview
Based in Chesterfield (However, Closer to Sheffield)