14 commercial administrator jobs found

Elvet Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a highly respected, award-winning provider of sustainable but affordable housing who are looking for a Administrator to join their Commercial team in the North East on a 12 month FTC. Our client has become one of the UK’s top five housebuilders, earning a brilliant five-star customer satisfaction rating from the House Builders Federation (HBF). This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a passionate and forward-thinking company that values its people and invests in their development. You’ll be involved in a wide range of projects, offering valuable exposure and career growth opportunities. As a Commercial Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of the Commercial Department. You’ll be responsible for ensuring that departmental processes are completed accurately and on time, while also providing general administrative support to the team as needed. What You’ll Be Doing: * Organise and...

Commercial Manager level candidate who has worked on major rail programmes required for long term contract opportunity in London. As Commercial Manager you will oversee the commercial strategy and contract management on a major rail alliance programme. Key Responsibilities: Contract administration and commercial governance Managing change control, compensation events, and claims Negotiating with suppliers and optimising costs Handling forecasting, budgeting, and reporting activities Job Requirements: Experience in quantity surveying within the rail sector NEC contract knowledge is essential Experience working in an Alliance model is desirable Strong negotiation skills and cost management expertise Proficient in contract administration and commercial governance Ability to manage change control, compensation events, and claims effectively Excellent forecasting, budgeting, and reporting skills Benefits: Competitive contract terms Opportunity to work on high-profile...

Our client seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support on a live apartment refurbishment project, incorporating elements of legacy works and non-standard apartment layouts. This role requires a commercially astute QS who is comfortable working within an occupied or live residential environment and managing change throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with the project and technical teams, ensuring robust commercial control, accurate change management, and clear financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Full management and administration of the variation account, including identification, substantiation, pricing, and agreement of variations Proactively identifying changes from the original contract scope, ensuring all additional works are captured and commercially assessed Recording and assessing abnormal or non-standard apartment types that fall outside the agreed scope of works Producing and...

Your new company A development company delivering high quality projects across residential, commercial, and mixed use sectors. The team combines strategic planning, strong project management, and a collaborative approach to create long term value for communities and stakeholders while maintaining a reputation for professionalism, reliability, and forward thinking solutions. Your new role Quantity Surveyor to support a project on the outskirts of Cambridge, consisting high-quality residential flats and a commercial unit. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes ownership of cost control, and can guide a project from early-stage budgeting through to final account. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and manage cost estimates, budgets, and cashflow forecasts Conduct regular cost reporting and advise on cost-saving opportunities Manage procurement, tendering, and contractor negotiations Assess valuations, variations, and payment applications...

Quantity Surveyor / Senior QS Job Type: Freelance (18 months) with potential of a permanent position after that Day Rate: £300–£350 per day (experience‑dependent) Location: Cardiff – site based, 5 days per week Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team on a freelance basis for an initial 18‑month period, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role depending on performance and business needs. Our organisation delivers the design, specification, and commercial management of mechanical and electrical (M&E) services across a range of commercial, industrial, government, and healthcare projects. With a strong track record for technical excellence and dependable delivery, we require a commercially strong QS to support the financial, contractual, and procurement functions for our site‑based operations in Cardiff. This role is ideal for a QS with substantial experience within M&E contracting or building services who thrives...

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team based in Milton Keynes on a temp to perm basis. The successful candidate will manage Term Service Contract (TSC), core, and task order works, ensuring accurate commercial management throughout the contract lifecycle. You will be responsible for managing subcontract accounts collaboratively to ensure timely payment notifications and agreement of final accounts. Using your expertise in method of measurement principles, you will accurately measure works from as-built information and site records. Your role will include pricing works and Compensation Events, attending progress meetings with clients, supply chain partners, and internal colleagues, and working closely with operations and external supply chain teams to provide evidence supporting valuations and resolving client queries. You will maintain awareness of risks and opportunities throughout the contract and collaborate with the...

Our client seeking a Project Manager to lead design & build projects (ideally with retail sector or tenant fit-out experience) from concept through to completion. You will oversee integrated delivery, coordinating design and construction teams, while delivering projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Supported by Heads of Commercial and Delivery, this initially temporary role offers potential for permanency in a dynamic, small-team environment with strong growth opportunities and a robust project pipeline. Key Responsibilities (summarized): Act as primary client interface and internal coordinator Manage design consultants, construction teams, and stakeholders Develop/maintain integrated schedules aligning design and construction Handle full financial management: budgeting, cost tracking, change orders, variations, risk mitigation Ensure quality control, regulatory compliance, site inspections, and smooth handover/commissioningMain Skills Required:...

Job Title:  Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering / Rail Location:  Altrincham Salary: £Negotiable - Perm or Freelance The Client Our client offer a broad range of civil engineering services to both the commercial and industrial sectors including; groundworks, utilities, fibre and rail. They are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who can either be permanent or freelance to be based out of their head office close to Altrincham. Role and Requirements of the Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering / Rail Our client are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their successful and growing commercial team. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for managing various Civil Engineering & Rail projects from tender stage through to final account ensuring the smooth financial management of projects under your control. Responsibilities Estimating / Pricing Day to day administration contracts Capture change Production of weekly/monthly P & L's Liaising with...

Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor Location: Glasgow, Scotland Type: Full-time Sector: Life Sciences | Engineering | High-Performance Environments The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join a high-performing commercial team delivering technically complex and regulated facilities. The role supports the commercial management of projects from pre-construction through to completion, where precision, compliance, and cost control are critical. Responsibilities span cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and financial reporting. The successful candidate will be calm, organised, non-adversarial, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines while protecting commercial interests and supporting wider business objectives. Experience with mechanical and electrical cost elements is beneficial due to their significant proportion of overall project value. Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction * Develop cost...

Peace Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with a large public sector organisation near Glasgow to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their established design and technical team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role delivering housing projects within a supportive, well-structured environment. You will undertake a traditional quantity surveying remit, with a strong focus on procurement and contract management across multiple live sites. Key Responsibilities * Deliver full traditional QS duties across housing projects * Manage procurement processes and contract administration * Support the design and technical team throughout project lifecycles * Monitor costs, budgets, and commercial performance * Visit multiple project sites as required Role Details * Location: Near Glasgow (hybrid working model) * Duration: Ongoing contract, likely 12+ months * Rate: £30–£35 per hour (dependent on...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to get involved in expanding our clients team in Ireland and help further strengthen our technical capabilities in Europe whilst working on landmark projects. You will be joining the Mechanical team, with role will predominantly be focused on overseeing the delivery of multiple sectors including Data Centres, Commercial Office, Hotel & Residential, Retail and Laboratory projects With flexible working arrangements, great opportunities for personal growth and development and a collaborative and inclusive work environment, join us and help us in making spaces work. Design and review of mechanical system designs for a range of projects Act as a sounding board for mechanical engineers in the office, offering design direction and guidance Peer review of designs and specifications of mechanical systems Play an active role in developing the mechanical team technical capability Be expected to lead...

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electrical Engineer to get involved in expanding our team in Ireland and help further strengthen our technical capabilities in Europe whilst working on landmark projects. You will be joining the Electrical team, with role will predominantly be focused on overseeing the delivery of multiple sectors including Data Centres, Commercial Office, Hotel & Residential, Retail and Laboratory projects With flexible working arrangements, great opportunities for personal growth and development and a collaborative and inclusive work environment, join us and help us in making spaces work. Design and review of Electrical system designs for a range of projects Act as a sounding board for Electrical engineers in the office, offering design direction and guidance Peer review of designs and specifications of electrical systems Play an active role in developing the electrical team technical capability Be expected to lead projects and represent the...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Surrey 📍 Surrey 🏢 Residential & Mixed-Use Developer 💼 Contract / Freelance 💰 Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35) + Long-Term Pipeline A well-established and forward-thinking Surrey-based property developer is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support multiple residential and mixed-use schemes across Surrey and the South East. This contract role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for end-to-end commercial management while working flexibly within a dynamic development team. With a strong pipeline of current and upcoming schemes, there is potential for long-term, ongoing work. The Role As a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the commercial and financial delivery of several live projects, working alongside the in-house development, design, and delivery teams. You will lead cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and commercial reporting to ensure...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor – Surrey 📍 Surrey 🏢 Residential & Mixed-Use Developer 💼 Contract / Freelance 💰 Competitive Day Rate (Outside IR35) + Long-Term Pipeline A well-established and forward-thinking Surrey-based property developer is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor to support multiple residential and mixed-use schemes across Surrey and the South East. This contract role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for end-to-end commercial management while working flexibly within a dynamic development team. With a strong pipeline of current and upcoming schemes, there is potential for long-term, ongoing work. The Role As a Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee the commercial and financial delivery of several live projects, working alongside the in-house development, design, and delivery teams. You will lead cost planning, procurement, contract administration, and commercial reporting to ensure...