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Temporary

Commercial Assistant

Build Recruitment
Exeter
money-bag £20.00/hour
Posted: 13 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 12 November 2026
Ref: 225716799

Commercial Assistant / Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Location: Exeter, Devon
Contract: Temporary

The Role

Build Recruitment is working with a client to recruit a Commercial Assistant / Assistant Quantity Surveyor on a temporary basis in the Exeter area.

The successful candidate will provide commercial and administrative support to the team, helping to ensure costs, purchase orders and general contract information are accurately recorded and maintained.

Key Responsibilities
  • Providing general commercial and administrative support.

  • Raising and processing purchase order (PO) numbers.

  • Processing invoices and checking costs.

  • Maintaining accurate records and updating spreadsheets.

  • Assisting with cost tracking and commercial reporting.

  • Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams.

  • Supporting the day-to-day running of commercial activities.

Requirements
  • Previous experience in a commercial, administrative or quantity surveying support role.

  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

  • Confident using Microsoft Excel and general IT systems.

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

  • Experience within construction or social housing would be advantageous.

Apply Now

If you are available for a temporary opportunity and have relevant commercial or administrative experience, please get in touch with Build Recruitment to find out more.

Build Recruitment provides specialist recruitment services, supplying quality candidates on a temporary or permanent basis to leading organisations throughout the built environment – from executive to operative level.

With offices in London, Manchester and the Southwest, we specialise in Housing, Construction, Facilities Management, Property, Surveying, Health & Safety and Sales.

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