Commercial Administrator

Balfour Beatty plc; Elgin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution in Elgin is seeking a Commercial Administrator to support the commercial function across power projects. You will assist with cost reporting, subcontractor administration and maintaining records to ensure accurate project information is available.

The role emphasises teamwork, attention to detail and proactive administration, with opportunities to develop within a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally in construction, engineering, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage and maintain accurate records and information.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a commercial environment.
• Ability to work well in a team while managing own workload.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial Team.
• Collate and maintain cost and value information.
• Keep commercial records and project documentation.
• Assist subcontractor administration and keep information up to date.
• Record and track project progress information.
• Perform basic data checks on commercial data.
• Assist procurement administration and maintain procurement records.
• Input, manage and report information using company systems.
• Prepare reports, documents and presentations as required.
• Build relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and stakeholders.

Skills

Administration experience

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution is delivering critical infrastructure projects that help connect communities and support the UK's transition to a low-carbon future.

We are looking for a Commercial Administrator to join our team in Elgin, providing administrative support to the commercial function across a portfolio of power transmission and distribution projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in commercial management within a fast-paced infrastructure environment.

Working closely with the wider project and commercial teams, you'll assist with the management of commercial information, subcontractor administration, cost reporting and general commercial processes, ensuring accurate records are maintained and project information is effectively managed.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the Commercial Team with day-to-day administrative activities.
• Assisting with the collation and maintenance of cost and value information.
• Maintaining commercial records and project documentation.
• Supporting subcontractor administration activities and ensuring information is kept up to date.
• Recording and tracking project progress information.
• Undertaking basic data checks and validating commercial information.
• Assisting with procurement administration and maintaining procurement records.
• Using company systems to accurately input, manage and report information.
• Supporting the preparation of reports, documents and presentations as required.
• Building effective working relationships with colleagues, subcontractors and other stakeholders.

Who we're looking for

We'd love to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous administration experience, ideally within construction, engineering, utilities or infrastructure environments.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to manage and maintain accurate records and information.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to work.
• A willingness to learn and develop within a commercial environment.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team whilst managing their own workload.

Experience within the construction industry is beneficial but not essential, and we would welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative experience gained in other sectors.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at [e-mail]