Apprentice Commercial Administrator

Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in Business Administration within the Commercial Department of a growing construction business. As a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the commercial team while developing valuable administrative, organisational and communication skills

About the Employer

P Hughes Construction Ltd is a family-run company established in 1987, with over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Specialising in groundwork and civil engineering, the company has earned a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions across a wide range of projects.

Throughout its history, P Hughes Construction Ltd has remained committed to the core values of professionalism, integrity, and exceptional workmanship. As a family-owned business, the company takes pride in building long-lasting relationships with clients, delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial Department.
• Shadow Senior Quantity Surveyors to gain an understanding of commercial processes and project management.
• Assist with general administrative duties including document management, filing, data entry and maintaining project records.
• Respond to administrative requests from the commercial team.
• Complete quantity take-offs from construction drawings to calculate areas, quantities and material requirements.
• Produce accurate schedules and measurement information to support estimating and procurement activities.
• Develop an understanding of supplier relationships and material procurement within the construction industry.
• Support the wider business with administrative tasks as required.

Training Outcome

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be the opportunity to progress onto a higher-level apprenticeship.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 5pm Friday 8:30 - 4pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE