Commercial Admin Manager

Sheffield Permanent £30,000 - £35,000 per year View Job Description
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.
  • Flexible Working!
  • A growing and well established business

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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



What's on 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)
Contact
Joshua Mekkaoui
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6926729
Phone number
+441132423530

Job summary

Job function
Business Support
Subsector
Administrator
Sector
Business Services
Location
Sheffield
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joshua Mekkaoui
Consultant phone
+441132423530
Job reference
JN-012026-6926729