Commercial Administrator

  • PPM Recruitment
  • Haverhill, Suffolk
  • 01/04/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Management Architect and Design Assistant Construction

Job Description

Leading construction company based near Haverhill is looking to employ a Commercial Administrator to support the Commercial/Quantity Surveying Team

This Commercial Administrator role is an entry-level position designed to help you get into Commercial / Quantity Surveying and Cost Management.

You don't need prior industry experience-they will train you.

What you'll actually be doing (simplified)

Data handling: Inputting and managing project/commercial data (mainly Excel + internal systems)

Checking information: Spotting missing or incorrect data and raising queries

Admin support: Helping commercial/project teams stay organised

Chasing updates: Following up with site teams for reports or returns

Learning systems: Getting familiar with commercial and finance tools

Supporting projects: Your tasks will change depending on project stage

Skills they're looking for:

Essential:

Basic education (GCSE level)

Strong Excel / Microsoft Office skills

Organised and able to meet deadlines

Willingness to learn and adapt

Nice-to-have (but not required):

Any experience in construction/infrastructure

Familiarity with systems (finance, stock, purchasing, etc.)

Confidence using digital tools

Career progression

This role is a stepping stone. From here, you could move into:

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

They also mention support for qualifications, which is a big plus.

Any Excel or data work (even from school or part-time jobs)

Organisation (deadlines, multitasking)

Communication (chasing people, teamwork)

Any exposure to systems or admin work

Managed and maintained data using Microsoft Excel, ensuring accuracy and consistency

Communicated with team members to gather and verify information under deadlines

Supported administrative processes and adapted quickly to new systems and tasks

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