Commercial Administrator

Job DescriptionDue to our continued growth, we are delighted to confirm that we are currently seeking an experienced and confident Administrator to join Fortem, based in Birmingham (B29).This is a busy, varied role offering you an opportunity to utilise your administrative and organisational skills and really make a difference within this Social Housing contract.You will be guided and trained by an exceptional Management team.You will ensure high levels of Administration support and branch support is provided, supporting the overall delivery of a large capital works programme, where we will be responsible for enhancements to properties, including Bathrooms, Kitchens and Roofs.The role will require you to complete general administration duties to a high and accurate standard, taking ownership of work, demonstrating great organisation skills, enabling forward planning and meeting of deadlines by prioritising work.Key duties and responsibilitiesRecording of timely and accurate information, including direct operative and subcontractor/supplier informationAllocation of purchase orders and invoices including checking against order valuesSending out material & subcontract enquiry documentation, undertaking comparisons and raising of purchase/subcontractor ordersLogging accurate documentation and/or correspondenceEntering Electrical Testing Programme and CertificatesManaging full compliance with the standards, documents library and forms libraryDirect support to the commercial management functionEssential Experience in an administrative roleOffice suite experience – Word & ExcelDesirable:2/3 in business/office administration within the Construction industryWillingness to travel if required by the businessWhat do we need for you?We need someone to join and support our team who is proactive, customer focused, approachable with a can do attitude.At Fortem we look for a balance of skills and experience but just as important to us are your values and behaviours. Sound like you? If so, come and join our Fortem team, and become a great ambassador of our business.What can we offer you?Here at Fortem we are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years.Above everything else you will be joining a values-based business, our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets.BenefitsHighly competitive salary25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off26 weeks full pay maternity leave8 weeks full pay paternity leave£3,000 colleague referral feeGym memberships at national and local gyms, healthcare, cycle to work scheme, mobile phone provider discounts & more