Commercial Administrator

Commercial Administrator

Application Deadline: 25 April 2025

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Hendon, London

Description

St George is London's leading mixed-use developer, regenerating brownfield sites to create thriving new communities in attractive landscaped environments and creating exemplary places that reflect the status, prestige and global importance of our city.

St George currently operates through two operating companies (West London and City), with dedicated project management teams on each and every project. St George is proud to be part of the Berkeley Group, which is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange in the FTSE 100. The Berkeley Group is committed to creating homes and places of exceptional quality; delivering this through hard work, an entrepreneurial spirit, attention to detail and passion for good design.

Our Vision is to be a world class business generating long term value by creating successful, sustainable places where people aspire to live.

The role

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative support to the Commercial department and from time to time personal support to the Commercial Director, Head of Commercial and Chief Surveyor.

Duties include:

• Process payments, purchase orders, and invoices using IFS; manage cost recovery and rebate agreements.
• Maintain the Approved Trade Contractor Database (ATCD), manage approval processes, and support contractor onboarding.
• Collate and distribute commercial reports, track approvals, and manage key documentation.
• Coordinate diaries, organise meetings, handle correspondence, and maintain office systems for Chief Surveyor, Head of Commercial, Chief Estimator and commercial teams.
• Produce monthly reports and schedules for management, board and PLC meetings.
• Assist surveyors, estimators, and site-based teams with procurement and cost management tasks.

Experience required

• Proven experience in administrative roles, ideally within the construction or property development sector desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with internal teams and external contractors.
• Advanced IT proficiency, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and experience with Asite, SharePoint, 4Projects, IFS desirable.
• A high level of discretion and confidentiality when handling commercial information.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

At Berkeley Group, we set the benchmark for quality and sustainability in urban regeneration. Joining us means being part of a team that is transforming the landscape of cities and communities. We offer competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and a flexible working policy, including the option to work from home one day a week.

If you are an experienced Commercial Administrator seeking a new challenge within a leading property development company, we invite you to apply.