Commercial Administrator

Commercial Administrator – 6 Month FTC
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000
Location: Dartford, Kent 
Employment Type: Fixed-Term Contract (6 months)
Agency Vacancy

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation in the social housing maintenance sector for a proactive and detail-driven Commercial Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy commercial team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, supporting key financial and administrative processes across a major maintenance project.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting the management of provisional sums invoicing for a large social housing maintenance contract.

Assisting with monthly subcontractor payment runs, ensuring all payments are processed and released for approval in line with deadlines.

Processing completed jobs and preparing them for invoicing.

Liaising with subcontractors and suppliers to resolve invoice queries and assist with account reviews.

Creating, maintaining, and analysing commercial data and reports, providing insight to the Commercial Manager.

Running regular checks on commercial performance, including job margins, cost control, and other key metrics.

Skills & Experience RequiredPrevious commercial or financial administration experience, ideally within maintenance, construction, or a related industry.

Strong Excel skills, including the ability to confidently use VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and other essential formulas.

Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical ability.

Effective communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.

Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What’s on OfferCompetitive salary of £28–32k

Opportunity to gain experience on a significant social housing maintenance project.

Supportive and collaborative team environment.

Immediate start available.

If you’re a commercially minded administrator with strong Excel abilities and experience in a construction or maintenance environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online or send your CV directly to Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions!