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Commercial Administrator

Job details
Posting date: 22 May 2026
Salary: £28,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 June 2026
Location: Essex, Eastern England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: MSPS201578

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Summary

Permanent, Full Time

We are looking to recruit a Commercial Administrator to join us based from our offices in Basildon, Essex.

About the Role

As our Commercial Administrator, you’ll provide invaluable administrative support to the Commercial function, specifically to the Quantity Surveyor and Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

You’ll be involved in general contract duties such as correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, memos, emails and filing, and be responsible for arranging internal meetings and taking minutes. You’ll process stationary orders and other office supplies, manage and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and maintain photocopiers and stock requirements.

About You

Previous experience of an administrative role is desirable, but not essential, however we do ask that you are highly organised, competent in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and have a strong customer focus. Good telephone skills are also a must to allow you to obtain detailed information from telephone discussions.

Benefits

Profit Share Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
26 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Enhanced Pension Plan
Westfield Healthcare Cash Plan (24hr GP, dental, optical, physio and more)
Life Assurance & Accident Cover
Share Save
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
Work Perks Discounts & Vouchers
Buy & Sell Holiday Schemes
Flexible Working & Flexible Bank Holidays
Cycle to Work
Volunteering (2 days paid)
Learning & Development Opportunities
Extensive Wellbeing Support, including EAP
Loyalty & Values Awards
Funded Professional Subscription
About Us

Morgan Sindall Property Services provide integrated asset management for housing associations and local authorities, focusing on improving the living conditions of residents and leaving a lasting legacy in the communities we serve. Our services include, responsive repairs, void refurbishments, compliancy services and planned maintenance works.

With over 1000 employees, we focus on a culture which puts people at the core of everything we do, encourages innovative thinking and always puts our customer first.

Build your career with a leading property services company, where we recognise that diversity of thought and talented people are key to our success.

MSPS are proud to support the resettlement of armed forces personnel.

Please refer to full job description upon completing your application.

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