Commercial Support Specialist – Utilities & Projects

Lanes Group PLC; Stafford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Pension

Death in service

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

Lanes Group plc is seeking a highly organised Commercial Assistant to provide administrative support to the wider Commercial Team. The role focuses on maintaining commercial records, processing documentation, supporting reporting requirements, and ensuring processes are followed accurately across multiple contracts and projects.

You will work closely with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and operational teams to help deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an administrative, commercial support, finance, or business support role.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Professional and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Commercial Team across multiple contracts and projects.
• Maintain commercial records, files, registers, and contract documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of applications, valuations, and commercial reports.
• Support the tracking and management of project costs, purchase orders, and invoicing activities.
• Collate data and information for monthly reporting requirements.
• Assist with document control, ensuring commercial documentation is stored and maintained accurately.
• Support the management of subcontractor and supplier documentation where required.
• Liaise with operational teams to obtain information required for commercial reporting and analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of meeting packs, minutes, and action trackers.
• Ensure commercial systems and databases are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the wider Commercial Team with ad hoc administrative and reporting tasks as required.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Relevant business, administration, finance, or commercial qualifications

Tools

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

Lanes Group plc is seeking a highly organised Commercial Assistant to provide administrative support to the wider Commercial Team. The role focuses on maintaining commercial records, processing documentation, supporting reporting requirements, and ensuring processes are followed accurately across multiple contracts and projects.

You will work closely with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and operational teams to help deliver projects on time and within budget.