Commercial Administrator

Lanes Group; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the utilities sector is seeking a dynamic Commercial Administrator to join their Stafford team. This role offers the opportunity to support operations management and senior quantity surveyors while contributing to best practices in compliance and risk management. With a focus on teamwork and innovation, you'll assist in various administrative tasks, including valuation of works, invoicing, and cost reporting. The company values a positive attitude and offers a hybrid working option, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow in their careers. Join a team committed to excellence and make a real impact in the water and wastewater solutions industry.

Benefits

Pension

Death in service

Training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Previous invoicing experience and month-end reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the valuation of works and production of Applications for Payment.
• Facilitate cost reporting and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Invoicing

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Commercial Administration

Job description

This range is provided by Lanes Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The Lanes Group are the UK’s largest independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, we play a vital role in always maintaining the seamless operations of the nation’s water systems.

Formed in 1992, our half a billion-pound turnover ensures continued expansion for market share. Our key differentiator is our 4000+ staff and our resource pool that includes the most innovative fleet, plant, and equipment the market has to offer.

We are the UK’s largest end to end drainage solution provider with depots strategically located across the UK from Aberdeen to Plymouth. As such we are committed to ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of our colleagues and customers. We are therefore looking to add a dynamic, enthusiastic, and talented individual to our team to help us achieve best practice in compliance and risk management.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Administrator to join our team based in Stafford to support the operations management team and Senior Quantity Surveyors. The role is based at Grindley House Farm with the option of hybrid working.

Location: Grindley House Farm, Stowe-by-Charterley, Stafford

Hours: 37.5 Hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08.30am-16.30pm)

Responsibilities – but not limited to:

1. Assist in the valuation of works
2. Support in production of Applications for Payment
3. Facilitate production of cost reporting
4. Aid collection and collation of data
5. Support Subcontract procurement and payment
6. Maintain accurate records

Experience and qualifications required for the role:

1. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly knowledge of Microsoft Excel
2. Previous invoicing experience
3. Month end reporting
4. Ability to manage own time and work to business priorities and deadlines
5. Good communication and interpersonal skills
6. Working in a commercial department would be advantageous
7. Driving licence would be advantageous due to the rural location

Skills and behaviours:

1. Enthusiastic and energetic approach to people and projects
2. Team player
3. Forward thinking and keen to develop smarter delivery of work
4. Well organised
5. Highly motivated
6. Numerically competent
7. Ability to work under pressure
8. Positive attitude towards problem solving

What we offer:

1. Pension
2. Death in service
3. Training and progression opportunities

This position is open to Internal and External candidates. Any internal candidates currently employed within a division of the Lanes Group must complete an Internal Application form and submit to recruitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Utilities