Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.
We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
Due to company growth, Sapphire Utility Solutions is looking for a professional Senior Commercial Administrator to work within our Highways division based out of our office in Andover. You will also have some responsibilities for our Traffic Management division within the role.
Your role will be to manage best practice to maximise value and minimise risk and cost; therefore, a background in a similar role is essential as we require someone to be commercially and financially aware.
Due to the location of our office in Grateley Village, a driver's license is essential.
Location: Andover, Hampshire
Hours: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £37,000-£40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Responsibilities – but not limited to:
* Manage Operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects
* Responsible for commercial performance and cost data analysis
* Ensuring proper contractual administration of contract/project assigned, including value and cost control, and maintenance of records
* Accurately value works undertaken and where necessary provide records to substantiate cost
* Produce reports and monitor efficiencies
* Overseeing sub-contract activities and costings
* Responsible for performing data analysis
* Ensure a good working relationship is made and maintained between the Operations Team
* Resolve queries from the Operational Team/Commercial Manager
* Provide support on invoices/PO's
* Maintaining of our electronic and document files, general administration
Experience required for the role:
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Strong commercial and financial acumen
* Strong knowledge of contracts
* Strong desire to maintain client relationships whilst not compromising contractual entitlement
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Enthusiastic and energetic approach to people and projects
* Forward thinking and keen to develop smarter delivery of work
* Commercially and financially aware
* Able to work under own initiative
* Well organised
* Highly motivated
* Good communicator
* Takes responsibility
* Ability to work under pressure
* Positive attitude towards problem solving
* Experience in utilities or civils industry desirable
What you will get in return:
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.
What we offer:
* Company Pension
* Death in Service
* 25 days holiday allowance plus bank holiday
* Company Car or Car allowance
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 it to recruitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
Strictly no agencies please.
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