Lead/Senior Administrator (Construction/Commercial) - Northampton - New!

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Lead/Senior Administrator (Construction/Commercial)
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 + Benefits + Progression Opportunities
Location: Onsite – Northampton
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and confident Lead Administrator to join a construction-focused team. This is a key administrative role supporting a busy commercial and operational environment. The successful candidate will oversee general and commercial administration, supporting functions such as HR, finance, and project coordination, while helping to streamline internal systems and ensure compliance.
This role involves team supervision, close collaboration with various departments, and a strong focus on accuracy, organisation, and commercial awareness.
Key Responsibilities
General administrative support with a strong focus on commercial tasks
Handling invoicing, cost reconciliations (CVRs), purchase orders, and profit & loss documentation
Managing and mentoring a small admin team
Collaborating with internal teams
Preparing weekly and monthly financial reports
Managing and interpreting large sets of data
Maintaining and updating spreadsheets in Excel; assisting with system transitions (e.g. to SharePoint)
Maintaining filing systems and audit trails in line with office procedures
Requirements
Previous experience in a similar administrative role (ideally 2–3 years), with solid understanding of office systems and procedures
Strong numerical skills and attention to detail, comfortable working with commercial data
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Confident and commercially aware, ideally with experience in a fast-paced construction or related environment
Strong interpersonal and team leadership skills
Highly organised, analytical, and able to work on own initiative
Background in construction, property, or a similar sector is
What’s on Offer
Opportunities for career progression and professional development
Supportive and collaborative working environment
The chance to be part of meaningful, impactful projects
A competitive benefits package designed to support wellbeing and work-life balance
Additional Benefits
Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (subject to role)
Enhanced family leave policies
Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
Access to retail and lifestyle discounts
Support with financial wellbeing and pension planning
Employee recognition schemes
Paid volunteering days
Mental health resources and support
If you're an experienced administrator with strong commercial skills, leadership capability, and a background in a fast-paced environment, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
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Location:
Northampton
Job Type:
FullTime

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