Commercial Administrator (Hybrid)
Birmingham
Competitive salary
Liberty Property Maintenance WPS are looking for a Commercial Administrator to join our growing responsive maintenance team.
Are you an experienced Commercial Administrator looking to play a key role within a major local authority contract?
We’re recruiting for a newly created position supporting the Birmingham City Council contract, where you’ll work closely with the Senior Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyor to drive commercial performance, financial accuracy, and operational efficiencies.
This is an opportunity to join a growing team and shape a role that is critical to the success of service delivery.
The Role
You’ll take ownership of key commercial and financial administration activities, supporting both day-to-day operations and governance processes across the contract. Working across multiple workstreams, you’ll ensure strong cost control, supply chain compliance and accurate financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Administering subcontractor accounts and documentation
- Managing purchase, subcontract, and sales ledgers
- Supporting supply chain management, including performance scoring and payment applications
- Raising and processing purchase orders (POs)
- Assisting with cash collection and cost control activities
- Conducting on-site material audits
- Supporting client quote production
- Assisting with supply chain onboarding and procurement processes
- Maintaining systems including COINS and client platforms (e.g. Maintain)
- Managing documentation and workflows via SharePoint
- Supporting governance, compliance, final accounts, and variations
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Commercial Admin / Finance Admin role within a responsive maintenance, construction, or infrastructure environment
Ideally from a Responsive Maintenance background or experience working for subcontractors on Responsive Maintenance programmes within direct delivery models
Strong understanding of purchase ledger, subcontractor processes, and cost control
Experience using systems such as COINS, Maintain (highly desirable)
A proactive, detail-oriented approach with strong organisational skills
Confident working with stakeholders across commercial, operational, and supply chain teams
Background in a direct labour or self-delivery environment is advantageous
Working Pattern
- Hybrid: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
- Flexibility across locations including Redditch and Liverpool travel
Why Apply?
Be part of a new role with real impact on contract performance
Join a supportive commercial team during a key transformation phase
Gain exposure to major public sector contracts
Career progression into Assistant QS pathway
Work on a high-profile, long-term contract
If you’re a commercially minded administrator looking to grow your career within a structured and progressive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing Date: ASAP (We may close early due to high demand)
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check(DBS)at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject toadditionalpre-employment checks.
To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting
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Commercial Admin employer: Liberty Group
Liberty is an exceptional employer for Gas Engineers, offering a competitive salary with uncapped earning potential and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises employee wellbeing. With a strong focus on ongoing training and development, our supportive team environment fosters professional growth while allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the Sunderland Bridge community. Join us to enjoy steady work close to home, a company van, and the opportunity to thrive in your career.
