Commercial Administrator

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff rewards

Holiday allowance

Job summary

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED is seeking a Commercial Assistant for a permanent position in Cambridge. The role supports the Commercial team with document handling, cost reporting, and coordination with subcontractors and suppliers.

You will assist Quantity Surveyors, prepare orders and subcontractor agreements, and help manage invoices and records. Strong MS Office skills and construction exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years+ experience as an Administrator, preferably in a Construction environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Package.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to write detailed and structured documents.

Responsibilities

• Checking and formatting documents alongside organisational tasks.
• Work closely with the Commercial team and maintain clear communication.
• Assist quantity surveyors by collecting project drawings and specs to send to subcontractors and suppliers for quotes.
• Help prepare purchase orders and standard subcontractor agreements.
• Review monthly invoices and payment requests from subcontractors.
• Keep subcontractor records updated: insurance certificates and safety compliance.
• Assist with monthly cost reports: gather cost and income data for QS.

Skills

Communication skills

Administrative experience

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vacancy Summary
Job Title: Commercial Assistant
Job Type: Permanent
Job Ref:
Location: Cambridge (Office located on outskirts of NE Cambridge with parking)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: c 30k- 35k basic salary (DOE) plus competitive package including staff rewards, local market leading holiday allowance
Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor operating in the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Leisure & Retail sectors, are seeking to recruit an experienced and effective Commercial Assistant to join their team in Cambridge.

• Checking and formatting documents alongside organisational tasks.
• This role involves good communication and working closely with the Commercial team.
• Assist quantity surveyors by collecting project drawings and specs to send to subcontractors and suppliers when looking for quotes.
• Help prepare purchase orders, and standard subcontractor agreements.
• Review monthly invoices and payment requests from subcontractors.
• Keep subcontractor records updated: Check and file essential subcontractor paperwork, like insurance certificates and safety compliance.
• Assist with monthly cost reports: Gather cost and income data to help Quantity Surveyors.

Desirable Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years+ experience as an Administrator, preferably in a Construction environment, but candidates with no prior construction industry experience will be considered if previous work in a related field.
• Experience using Microsoft Package.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to write detailed and structured documents.
• Previous roles: Commercial Administrator OR Contract Administrator OR Coordinator OR Contract Coordinator OR Construction Administrator OR Site Administrator OR Assistant QS OR Commercial Coordinator.

Qualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages.
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A to C), or equivalent qualifications, including English and maths