Commercial Administrator

  • NG Bailey
  • Wakefield, Yorkshire
  • Feb 03, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

Commercial AdministratorLocation: WakefieldContract Type: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Competitive + Flexible Benefits

Freedom's Network Services team has an opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to join our delivery team in Wakefield. You will support the NPg B&C framework, civils projects, and the wider operations teams with commercial and administrative activities.

Some of the key deliverables in this role will include:

  • Set up new projects within Freedom's financial system.
  • Support budget management and monthly commercial reporting.
  • Prepare and present monthly client applications.
  • Assist with commercial and financial month-end activities.
  • Produce monthly CVRs.
  • Request quotations from suppliers for long-lead items.
  • Raise purchase orders where required.
  • Support the use of Freedom's Works Management System and other commercial software tools.
  • Assist with general administration duties.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Support audits on completed works.
  • Assist delivery managers with procurement and ongoing management of franchisees and subcontractors.
  • Support Cost Value Reconciliations and commercial post-audits.

What We're Looking For:

  • Understanding of CIS scheme (desirable).
  • Understanding of Reverse Charge VAT (desirable).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good IT literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Previous experience in finance administration (payroll, accounts payable, credit control, finance assistant) or purchasing/procurement background.
  • Experience handling high volumes of invoicing.
  • Experience using work management systems.
  • Experience processing and managing purchase orders.

Benefits:

  • Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
  • 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle)
  • Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes
  • Personal development programme

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us:

Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

You will be working as part of a team where we are committed to creating a culture where we treat each other fairly and with respect, recognising everyone as an individual.

Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.