Commercial Administrator

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our team in Dartford, Kent. As part of the role you will assist our Quantity Surveyors with the execution of commercial, financial and contractual compliant performance for our housing maintenance projects.

Rydon Maintenance Ltd is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing planned and responsive repairs and small works projects to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare and housing association sectors.

Job Purpose

Based from our Dartford office as Commercial Administrator you will assist with the smooth running of the commercial department, and ensure it operates accurately and efficiently in accordance with agreed timetables, whilst assisting the wider team.

The key responsibilities include;

• Provisional Sums invoicing; This is the primary responsibility and will involve submitting detailed quotes for housing repair projects based on the requirements. This will include costs for labour, materials, plant, subcontractor costs, and any other relevant overheads.
• Assisting the Commercial Manager in providing accurate, reliable financial and commercial processes and reports.
• Other day to day commercial and administrative duties, which could include processing jobs completed ready for invoicing, liaising with subcontractors and suppliers with any queries in relation to invoices and account reviews.
• Creating and analysing commercial data and reports; reporting on performance to the Commercial Manager and running regular checks on various commercial matters such as job margins and cost control.

What we can offer you

• Competitive Starting Salary
• Holiday Entitlement: 25 days per annum
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
• Pension Scheme: 4% contributory.
• Eyecare vouchers and free Flu Vaccinations
• Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare
• 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
• Opportunities for you to progress your career across the business

Working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

This is a superb opportunity for further personal growth and development. If you re looking for a varied, fast paced and fun working environment and have the skills to make a positive difference we d strongly encourage you to apply.

Experience Required

The successful candidate will ideally have previous commercial/financial administration experience gained within either the facilities management, housing maintenance and repairs or construction sector.

You will have excellent attention to detail and be able to demonstrate good numeracy skills. A very good understanding of the use of Microsoft Office Packages such as Microsoft Excel and Outlook will be required.

You will also have the ability to work as part of a team, have excellent communication skills (written and verbal), and be confident to liaise and build relationships with internal and external clients.

If the above sounds like you then we'd strongly encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.

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