Freelance Commercial Administrator - Highways Location: Aylesford | Contract: 6 months, freelance | Rate: £15-20 per hour DOE Carrington West is working with a leading highways contractor to find an experienced Commercial Administrator for a 6-month freelance contract. You'll support the Quantity Surveying and commercial team on a live highways maintenance contract, keeping financial administration, subcontract payments and commercial processes accurate and on time. What you'll be doing ·Raising, amending and correcting purchase orders, and making sure the correct WBS codes are used ·Entering and maintaining GRNs in SAP and making sure they're actioned ·Chasing late subcontractor applications and helping prepare valuations, applications for payment and invoices ·Preparing payment notices for approval so subcontractors are paid on time against accurate valuations ·Running weekly checks on unmatched invoices, clearing old accruals and reallocating miscoded costs ·Working with site teams on Early Warning Notices (EWNs), Compensation Events (CEs), variations and remeasurement ·Supporting the weekly Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) ·Keeping subcontractor records up to date and helping with subcontractor appraisals ·Providing general admin support to QS, Senior QS and operational managers, including audits, compliance reporting and collating tender information What we're looking for Essential: ·Previous experience in a commercial or administrative role ·Strong Microsoft Office skills, and confidence using SAP or a similar ERP system (or the ability to pick it up quickly) ·Good with numbers, organised and with strong attention to detail ·Clear communicator, comfortable dealing with people at all levels Desirable: ·Experience in highways maintenance or the wider civil engineering and infrastructure sector ·Knowledge of NEC contract administration, especially EWNs and CEs ·Experience with CPA or similar measurement systems ·An understanding of labour, plant and materials costing, rates build-ups and cost control ·Experience placing subcontract enquiries and orders ·A degree, or equivalent experience To find out more, apply now or contact Luke Clifford at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Commercial Assistant in Aylesford employer: Carrington West
Join a leading rail and civil engineering contractor that values your expertise and offers a supportive work environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to be mentored into the CRE C designation while enjoying competitive benefits such as hybrid working, private healthcare, and generous annual leave. Located in Kent or London, this role provides a unique chance to work on impactful projects across the region, making it an excellent choice for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
