Commercial Assistant

Build Recruitment Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Build Recruitment is assisting a client in the Exeter area to recruit a Commercial Assistant / Assistant Quantity Surveyor on a temporary basis. The role provides commercial and administrative support to the team, ensuring costs, purchase orders and contract information are recorded and maintained.

The successful candidate will raise POs, process invoices, maintain records and assist with cost tracking and reporting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a commercial, administrative or quantity surveying support role.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing general commercial and administrative support.
• Raising and processing purchase order (PO) numbers.
• Processing invoices and checking costs.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating spreadsheets.
• Assisting with cost tracking and commercial reporting.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of commercial activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Commercial Assistant / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Exeter, Devon
Contract: Temporary

The Role

Build Recruitment is working with a client to recruit a Commercial Assistant / Assistant Quantity Surveyor on a temporary basis in the Exeter area.

The successful candidate will provide commercial and administrative support to the team, helping to ensure costs, purchase orders and general contract information are accurately recorded and maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general commercial and administrative support.
• Raising and processing purchase order (PO) numbers.
• Processing invoices and checking costs.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating spreadsheets.
• Assisting with cost tracking and commercial reporting.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Supporting the day-to-day running of commercial activities.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a commercial, administrative or quantity surveying support role.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience within construction or social housing would be advantageous.