Creating and building beautiful award-winning homes is what we do at Dandara. Homes that combine innovative design with only the highest standards of quality. It’s something we have been doing for over 30 years and It’s part of the reason why we’re one of the UK’s most respected private housebuilders. And so is how we work with local communities to ensure our homes are designed in such a way that they enhance and complement their surroundings beautifully.
As part of our expansion from our Eastern region, we are looking for a Commercial Administrator to join the team. You will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Commercial department, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of day-to-day activities. The role is key to supporting managers and teams with organisation, coordination, and accurate record keeping, enabling the department to operate effectively and meet its objectives.
Working Pattern - We can support Full-Time, Part Time (3-4 days) or Term Time applicants in this role.
What you will do
As Commercial Administrator, you will provide essential support to the QS and Buying teams, ensuring systems, documentation, and reporting remain accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
Your responsibilities will include:
Raising and issuing purchase orders in line with company procedures
Maintaining procurement schedules, order trackers, and requisition logs
Compiling and issuing subcontract documentation packs
Supporting tender enquiries and collating subcontractor returns
Monitoring aged orders, outstanding invoices, and payment queries
Producing weekly and monthly commercial reports
Maintaining KPI trackers, accrual schedules, and final account records
Managing retention schedules and contra charges
Monitoring subcontractor insurances, H&S documentation, and compliance records
Maintaining commercial filing systems and document control processes
Supporting plant hire tracking and site commercial records
Providing general office and administrative support, including inbox management and reception cover
What you will have
We’re looking for someone who is:
Experienced in a property, construction, or commercial administrative role (preferred)
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Calm and professional in a busy environment
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Equipped with strong written and verbal communication skills
Customer-focused and confident handling queries and challenging situations
What's in it for you
Join a well-established and growing housebuilder
Be part of a supportive commercial team
Varied and responsible role with real impact across live developments
Opportunity to develop within a commercial environment
£Competitive basic salary
Discretionary bonus
33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme - EAP
Health Hero digital doctor - 24 hr virtual help and appointments
Health Assured Wisdom App
Competitive parental leave
3x salary life assurance (paid option to increase to x4)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Employer matched pension scheme of up to 5%
Flexible benefits including shopping vouchers, airport parking and reduced gym membership
Important note for Recruitment Agencies
Please do not send, by any means, unsolicited Resumes (i) in response to any of our roles, (ii) to any of our employees or any person engaged by us, or (iii) to any of our regional businesses, including our head office. Any unsolicited Resumes received by us shall be deemed to be our property.
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