Commercial Administrator

Think Specialist Recruitment; Chesham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in Chesham is seeking a proactive Sales & Commercial Administrator to support their commercial team. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary of £24,000 - £27,000, 28 days holiday, and opportunities for career progression in the construction sector. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, 2-3 years of administrative experience, and be an excellent communicator.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Workplace pension

Ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role, preferably in construction.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Log new client orders and update trackers.
• Issue instructions to site teams and subcontractors.
• Prepare and process invoices and payment notices.
• Run weekly progress reports for management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

IT skills (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

Location: Chesham

Salary: £24,000 - £27,000

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive, organised, and people-focused Sales & Commercial Administrator to join a head office team in Chesham for a leading principal contractor operating across the Southeast. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business that delivers construction and maintenance projects across affordable housing, education, and commercial sectors.

You'll be supporting our commercial team with a wide range of administrative and coordination tasks. This is a role for someone who can stay two steps ahead, communicate confidently, and ensure that key information is actioned and followed up effectively.

Your day-to-day will include

• Logging new client orders and updating trackers
• Issuing instructions to site teams, operatives, and subcontractors
• Following up on variations and ensuring documentation is up to date
• Preparing and processing invoices, payment notices, and final accounts
• Running weekly progress reports for management
• Supporting the wider commercial team with reporting and forecasting

About You

• Has 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role (ideally within construction, property, or maintenance - a big plus!)
• Is an excellent communicator clear, professional, and confident with clients, colleagues, and contractors
• Has strong follow-up and organisational skills, staying on top of multiple tasks
• Can work logically and methodically under deadlines
• Has good IT skills (Excel, Outlook essential)
• Proactive, self-motivated, and a true team player

What We Offer

• £24,000 - £27,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Full-time, permanent position (office-based in Chesham)
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities, including pathways into roles such as Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Regular company charity events, and team socials

If you're an organised, detail-focused administrator and a strong communicator with a passion for the construction/property sector, we'd love to hear from you!