Commercial Apprentice (Business Administration)

Duties include:

• Support project teams in monitoring costs, cashflow, and overall project performance.


• Assist with basic contract administration tasks and learn how contracts are managed throughout a project.


• Learn how commercial reports, cost reviews and project financial updates are prepared and maintained.


• Learn how to prepare and organise record for variations, early warning notices, compensation events.


• Help maintain accurate project files, trackers and commercial documentation in line with IGL processes.


• Attend project and commercial meetings where appropriate, taking notes, following actions and building confidence in commercial discussions.


• Develop an understanding of contracts, payment mechanisms, subcontractor accounts, valuations and final account processes.


• Participate fully in apprenticeship learning, reviews and development activities, applying learning back into the workplace.


• Demonstrate a positive attitude, attention to detail, willingness to learn and commitment to IGL’s values, policies and procedures.

Key Skills:

• A genuine interest in developing a career in commercial management, quantity surveying, construction, civil engineering or utilities.


• Willingness to learn core commercial principles including cost control, forecasting, procurement, applications, invoicing and change management.


• Good numeracy skills and confidence working with figures, spreadsheets and written information.


• Strong attention to detail with an organised, methodical approach to tasks and record keeping.


• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions and seek guidance.

This role will be supported by the Business Administration Level 3 qualification delivered by Starting Off.