Commercial Administrator - Repairs & Maintenance

Howells Solutions Limited • Permanent • Winchester, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom • £25k - £30k / year • 2d ago

Commercial Administrator - Social Housing Repairs & Maintenance
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

Your responsibilities will include:

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 on (phone number removed) for more information.

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