Commercial Administrator

  • Daniel Owen Ltd
  • Stretford, Manchester
  • Mar 03, 2026
Seasonal Administration

Job Description

Temporary Commercial Administrator (4 Weeks Initially - Potential to Extend)
Location: Stretford
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation within the construction sector for a Temporary Commercial Administrator. This is an initial 4-week assignment with the potential to be extended for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator who thrives in a fast-paced office environment and enjoys supporting a busy commercial team.



Key Responsibilities

  • Opening, date stamping, and distributing daily post to relevant team members

  • Maintaining and updating subcontractor, supplier, and plant databases

  • Assisting with subcontractor and material tender processes, including uploading documentation

  • Maintaining Health & Safety and compliance records, ensuring up-to-date insurance and CDM documentation

  • Processing new subcontractors for tender lists and internal systems

  • Issuing Health & Safety communications and monitoring responses

  • Preparing and tracking Framework Agreements, liaising with solicitors where required

  • Processing material and subcontractor orders

  • Handling subcontractor payments and resolving payment queries

  • Supporting commercial systems and processing subcontractor orders

  • Liaising with external contractors regarding site waste management documentation

  • Issuing inspection notifications and annual self-billing agreements

  • Maintaining the department calendar and supporting overall compliance with company frameworks



Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience in a fast-paced office or administrative role

  • Experience within construction or a volume house building environment (highly desirable)

  • Familiarity with COINS or similar systems (advantageous)

  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills

  • High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks

If you are immediately available and have experience supporting a commercial or construction-based team, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply with your up to date CV or call Jess on (phone number removed)