Commercial Administrator
Join Dandara as a Commercial Administrator; keep our Commercial function running smoothly, supporting procurement, reporting and admin across residential projects with clarity and care.
Commercial Administrator
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Commercial Administrator to join our growing team and provide essential support to the Commercial function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the heart of a busy department. Working closely with the Commercial team and wider business functions, you'll play a key role in ensuring commercial processes run smoothly while supporting the successful delivery of our residential developments.
As Commercial Administrator, you'll provide comprehensive administrative support across procurement, subcontractor management, reporting and office administration, helping the team operate efficiently and effectively.
What you will do
Raise and issue purchase orders in line with company procedures.
Maintain procurement schedules, order trackers and requisition logs.
Compile and issue subcontract documentation packs.
Support tender enquiries and collate subcontractor returns.
Monitor aged orders, outstanding invoices and payment queries.
Provide administrative support to the Commercial team and senior stakeholders.
Assist with financial reporting systems, including debt reports, cost accounts and month-end reporting.
Maintain both electronic and manual filing systems, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
Print, scan and distribute documentation as required.
Support incoming calls and provide reception cover when required.
Ensure office systems and procedures are maintained efficiently and effectively.
Monitor and update the regional training matrix.
Manage incoming and outgoing mail.
Act as a central point of contact for administrative processes within the department.
Support wider business objectives through effective organisation, coordination and record keeping.
About You
Previous administration experience within a commercial, construction, property or professional services environment.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Confident using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Professional and approachable with excellent customer service skills.
Calm and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
Proactive, self-motivated and able to work as part of a team.
Why Dandara
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a reputation for delivering high-quality homes and creating places where people want to live. As part of our Commercial team, you'll play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of developments while building your career within a growing and ambitious organisation.
Competitive basic salary depending on experience
Annual Bonus Scheme
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
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Any candidate submitted to us by an Agency via an unsolicited Resume shall be deemed to have been referred by that Agency free of commission, fee or any other charge (Fees). We are not liable for any Fees relating to the engagement of any person resulting from an unsolicited Resume and will not pay a Fee to any Agency that is not an Appointed Agency.
- Department
- Commercial
- Locations
- Braintree
About Dandara
Founded in 1988 on the Isle of Man, Dandara is the Housebuilding division of Dandara Group. It has been creating beautiful homes for over 30 years, providing our customers with an exceptional level of service all the way through the process. It’s part of the reason why we are one of the UK’s most respected private housebuilders, with our portfolio now stretching across the nation.