Commercial Administrator

We are looking for a structured, detail-oriented Commercial Administrator to join our commercial team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing the financial and administrative workflows that keep our processes running smoothly, with a strong focus on subcontractor management and cash flow visibility.

• Cash & Valuations Monitoring: Track applications for payment, monitor certificates, and monitor cash inflows and outflows against project timelines.

• Subcontract Liability Monitoring: Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of our liabilities and commitments with subcontractors to assist with accurate cost forecasting.

• Subcontract Auditing & Payments: Development and audit of subcontractor payments, process payments accurately, and ensure full compliance with contractual terms.

• General Commercial Administration: Support the wider commercial and quantity surveying teams with data entry, record-keeping, document control, and ad-hoc administrative tasks.

• Experience: Previous experience in a commercial administration, accounts payable, or project administration role ideally within the construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure sectors.

• Financial Literacy: Comfort working with numbers, applications for payment, payment certificates, and basic financial reporting.

• Attention to Detail: High accuracy when auditing documents and managing payment schedules to prevent errors.

• Software Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard construction accounting or ERP systems.

• Communication: Clear, professional communication skills to effectively liaise with subcontractors and the internal teams.

MGL Group fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.