At a Glance
- Tasks: Support operational teams by managing costs and ensuring accurate valuations in repairs and maintenance.
- Company: Join a well-established social housing contractor with a focus on teamwork and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for long-term progression.
- Other info: A proactive and detail-driven approach is key to success in this role.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a modern business while developing your skills in a dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial administration and strong Excel skills are essential.
Based in Hampshire, salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum.
We are working with a well-established Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance contractor to recruit a proactive and detail-driven Commercial Administrator to join their team in Hampshire. This role sits within the commercial function and plays a key part in supporting operational teams by ensuring works are accurately valued, costs are controlled, and commercial performance is maximised. You'll work across responsive repairs and voids, using Schedule of Rates (SOR) to protect margin, reduce risk and ensure compliance.
The Role
- Reviewing completed works to ensure accurate valuation using NHF Schedule of Rates and agreed contract mechanisms.
- Updating the repairs/job management system to ensure correct SORs, labour and material costs are applied.
- Identifying opportunities to maximise value and minimise commercial risk across repairs and maintenance workflows.
- Reviewing, verifying and supporting approval of subcontractor claims and payments.
- Raising purchase orders and supporting accurate cost capture.
- Assisting with commercial reporting, analysis and financial month-end processes.
- Providing general commercial administration and support to the wider commercial team.
- Liaising with operational teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial queries efficiently.
- Supporting continuous improvement of commercial processes and documentation.
About You
We're looking for someone who is commercially aware, analytical and highly organised, with the confidence to manage data and challenge inconsistencies. You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Commercial Administrator or similar role within social housing repairs & maintenance.
- Working knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates (essential).
- Experience managing subcontractor costs or payments.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence producing reports or performance data.
- Experience using job management systems (Oneserve desirable but not essential).
- A thorough and meticulous approach with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to manage deadlines, multitask and work on your own initiative.
- Strong administration and numeracy skills.
You'll be joining a modern, people-focused business that values teamwork, development and long-term progression, offering a supportive environment where your contribution makes a real impact.
Apply now to be considered, or contact Bianca for more information.
Commercial Administrator - Repairs & Maintenance in Winchester employer: Howells Solutions Limited
Join a well-established Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance contractor in Hampshire, where your role as a Commercial Administrator will be pivotal in supporting operational teams and maximising commercial performance. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, employee development, and a supportive work culture, this company offers excellent growth opportunities and a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy a competitive salary and the satisfaction of contributing to essential housing services in a dynamic environment.
