Senior Commercial Administrator - Utilities

Job Description

Senior Commercial Administrator - Utilities£40,000 per annumTiptonFull Time, PermanentOur client is a multi-disciplined, civil engineering and utility contractor operating nationally.Core services include repair, maintenance, construction and installation of utility and infrastructure assets as well as traffic management.Recognising that the key to success is the quality of staff, an on-going investment in training enables staff in all areas of the team to respond to the changing requirements of construction technology and provide the highest standards of service to clients.Job RoleThe Senior Commercial Administrator is required to agree Company and Client requirements on our Western Power Distribution (WPD) Contract.You will be required to work closely with the Operations Team to ensure that all work carried out on site is captured and submitted to the client for payment.The role also requires the individual to ensure that all costs allocated to your works are accurate to help ensure that the profitability of the works is maximised.A solid performer, you will be accustomed to deadline planning, change and bringing people together to work through challenges.Whilst you will be based on our WPD Contract, you may also be required to carry out duties on some of our other Contracts which include; South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water and Severn Trent Water.Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Commercial Support Manager, promote a culture of consistent best practice, collaboration, and drive to succeed.
• Work closely with other departments to effectively manage workload aligned to strategic targets.
• Evaluate project scope and risk for all projects.
• Be client facing and available to assist with Commercial related queries, attend meetings and develop relationships as required.
• Represent the company in various settings; primarily attending meetings with the client representatives to ensure that expectations are met.
• Manage, produce, and submit tracksheets for payment with the support of Operations
• Continually improve and develop systems and capabilities within the department and collaborate with the wider business to share information and drive success

The role requires the successful applicant to have the following key attributes:

• Minimum 4 years relevant experience including multi utilities sector experience
• Attention to detail problem solving, reading reports, and accurately compiling relevant data from them.
• Good working knowledge of excel spread sheet systems
• Knowledge of Commercial Contract Law (NEC Options A-E Inc)
• Excellent communication and presentation skills especially when dealing with Clients & Directors
• Strong numerical and financial management skills
• Articulate and client facing
• UK Driving License Holder
• Attention to detail
• Good communicator
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Team player
• Strong organisational skills
• Manages sub-contractor approvals
• Excellent relationship-building
• Willing to liaise with site agents, clients, and subcontractors.
• Excellent data entry skills
• Traveling from the office to various sites as required
• Point of contact between client and employer/liaise with clients
• Ideally some utility knowledge
• The ability to work in a team

Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSalary: Up to £40,000.00 per yearBenefits: On-site parkingSchedule: 8 hour shift

Keyskills :
Administration