Commercial Administrator
Location: Castle Point
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Commercial Administrator to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong commercial mindset to support key projects within social housing repairs and maintenance.
You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring accurate cost management, smooth invoicing processes, and effective contract administration.
Key Responsibilities
* NHF SOR Management: Apply correct NHF Schedule of Rates codes to repair, maintenance, and capital project works.
* Invoicing & Revenue: Convert completed works (WIP) into invoices promptly to maximise revenue recovery.
* System Administration: Maintain and update in-house commercial and repairs systems accurately.
* Subcontractor Management: Review and process subcontractor invoices and applications for payment.
* Valuations & Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly valuation applications and monitor performance against KPIs.
* Variations Management: Identify, price, and submit variations and amendments to contract scope.
* Compliance: Ensure all documentation meets contractual requirements and company governance standards.
About You
* Experience: Previous experience in commercial administration (ideally within social housing, repairs, or maintenance).
* IT Skills: Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables).
* Numerical & Analytical Skills: High level of accuracy with strong attention to detail.
* Communication: Confident liaising with site teams, subcontractors, and clients.
Why Join Us
* Be part of a supportive and collaborative team.
* Opportunity for career progression.
* Work within a growing and essential sector.
* Develop your commercial and analytical expertise.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your commercial career, we’d love to hear from you!
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please note the National Security Vetting information.
Our commitments
WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.
We don’t discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk.
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