Commercial Assistant/ Administrator

Elevate Projects Ltd; Dursley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and maintenance company based in the United Kingdom is looking for a Commercial Assistant / Administrator to provide administrative and commercial support to a busy maintenance team. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and experience in a similar role. This position offers a friendly working environment with opportunities for long-term work.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Opportunities for longer-term work

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably in construction, FM, or maintenance.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and commercial support to the maintenance team.
• Assist with quotes, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Support cost tracking and financial administration.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Commercial Assistant / Administrator to join a busy maintenance team on a long-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting the smooth commercial and administrative operation of maintenance projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and commercial support to the maintenance team.
• Assist with the preparation of quotes, purchase orders, invoices, and work orders.
• Support cost tracking, reporting, and financial administration of maintenance works.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers for quotations and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of job progress, variations, and completion certificates.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and client requirements.
• Help monitor budgets, costs, and profitability alongside the Commercial Manager.
• General office and administrative duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar commercial or administrative role (preferably within construction, FM, or maintenance).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other business systems.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Positive, professional attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

Offering a friendly working environment and opportunities for longer-term work.