About CD Fencing & Construction Services Ltd
We are a long-standing, respected contractor delivering fencing, barriers, traffic management, and infrastructure services across the UK. Our projects range from local highways to major national infrastructure.
We are looking for a Commercial Administrator/ Estimating Assistant to join our commercial team. This is a hands-on role supporting quantity surveying, and tendering activities. Whether you're leaving college, looking to start your career, or already have experience in administration or a clerical role, this is a great opportunity to develop valuable commercial skills within a growing business. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
What We Offer
- Permanent contract after successful probation
- 28 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) – increasing with length of service
- Ongoing training and career development
- Company Pension Scheme
- Exposure to a broad range of commercial and operational projects
- Competitive salary, from £25,000 - £28,000 per annum depending on experience
About the Role
You’ll work closely with the commercial team, providing support across the full lifecycle of commercial activities. Responsibilities will include:
- Preparing valuations for clients
- Cost analysis and reporting on completed projects
- Supporting tendering and estimating activities
- Assisting with risk and opportunity reviews
- Providing commercial support to operational teams in works delivery
- Ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and client standards
What We Expect
We're looking for someone who is organised, reliable and keen to learn. You don't need previous commercial experience—we're happy to train the right person.
- MS Excel skills and good knowledge of MS suite
- Good numeracy
- Good organisational skills, able to work to deadlines
- Accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to work to deadlines
- Confident working with costs, quotes and records
- Organisational and time management skills
- Confidence working as part of a small, focused team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Interest in developing a long-term career in quantity surveying
- Willingness to learn
Desirable:
- Construction experience
- Estimating or tendering experience
- Finance or invoice experience
- Purchase order or procurement experience
- Project administrator experience
- Drawing interpretation
- Highways, fencing, barriers or infrastructure knowledge
- QS or commercial management study
- NEC or contract awareness
- A construction-related qualification (HNC or similar) is desirable but not essential
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be self-motivated, proactive, and able to communicate effectively at all levels. You’ll bring an analytical mindset, a strong customer focus, and the ambition to progress in a commercial role. Prior highways or construction knowledge is an advantage, but training and development will be provided.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Everyone who meets the minimum requirements will be considered - regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or background. Diversity makes us stronger.
Reasonable Adjustments
We’ll support you throughout the application process. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know. We’re committed to making this opportunity accessible.
Interested?
If you’re looking to earn, learn, and grow -get in touch today. We’ll help you build a career and a future.
Administrator / Commercial Administrator / Project Administrator / Project Coordinator / Estimating Assistant / Procurement Assistant / Purchasing Assistant / Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant / Operations Administrator / Works Coordinator / Construction Administrator / Contracts Administrator / Technical Administrator
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person