Commercial Administrator

Location: Chesham
Salary: 24,000 - 28,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contract: Permanent - Full-Time, Office-Based (No Hybrid Working)

We're looking for a proactive and analytical Sales & Commercial Administrator to join a busy head office team for a leading principal contractor based in Chesham. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a well-established business delivering construction and maintenance projects across affordable housing, education, and commercial sectors.

This role is perfect for someone with a strong analytical or commercial mindset who enjoys keeping things organised and running smoothly. You'll play a key part in supporting the commercial team, helping to ensure projects, reports, and financial documents are accurate and up to date.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Logging new client orders and updating project trackers

• Issuing instructions to site teams, operatives, and subcontractors

• Following up on variations and ensuring all documentation is complete

• Preparing and processing invoices, payment notices, and final accounts

• Running weekly progress and financial reports for management

• Supporting the wider commercial team with data analysis, reporting, and forecasting

We're looking for someone who:

• Has 2-3 years' experience in an administrative role, ideally within construction, property, or a commercial/analytical environment

• Is confident with numbers and data, with a logical, detail-focused approach

• Has strong communication skills - professional, clear, and confident with clients, colleagues, and contractors

• Is highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Has solid IT skills (Excel and Outlook are essential)

• Is self-motivated, proactive, and thrives in a team-focused office environment

• 24,000 - 28,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• Full-time, permanent, office-based role - no hybrid working

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Workplace pension

• Training and clear career progression opportunities (potential to move into roles such as Assistant Quantity Surveyor)

• Friendly, social office culture with regular charity events and team activities

If you have an analytical or commercial background and enjoy working in a busy, friendly office environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Think Specialist Recruitment is an independent support staff recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent and temporary recruitment with areas of expertise including; administration, customer service/call centre, PA/secretarial, human resources, accountancy and finance, sales admin/sales support, marketing and IT Helpdesk/IT support.