Commercial Administrator in Gateshead

The Role Our Business Development and Commercial team delivers tender support, client liaison, and internal coordination across a growing M&E maintenance pipeline. Joining this hub, you will keep bidding, client communications, and administration running smoothly while building a long-term commercial career. Daily duties include assisting with tender/PQQ submissions, maintaining databases, gathering sub-contractor quotes, and coordinating info between BD managers, estimators, and operations. You will handle client queries, format proposals, schedule review meetings, and support post-award handovers. Within six months, you will know our commercial workflows inside out, hold strong daily relationships across teams and clients, and serve as a key anchor for the department. This role is open due to rapid business growth, offering an ideal long-term progression platform. What we are looking for * Experience & Commitment: Proven administration background within a mechanical & electrical (M&E), building services, or hard FM maintenance environment, with a track record of stability and longevity in previous positions. * Key Skills: Ability to multitask under tight deadlines, pick up technical M&E terminology quickly, and demonstrate high proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). * Attitude: A proactive communicator eager to learn and advance within a commercial team, bringing strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Package * Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on experience) * Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday, standard office hours) * Holiday: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays * Pension: Contributory company pension scheme * Benefits: On-site parking, sponsored commercial & bidding training, and clear, structured long-term career progression paths into commercial management/estimating Apply online today or contact Astrid Camacho at Branta Recruitment for more information