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, digital networks, and highways sectors and are passionate about working alongside our clients and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life.
About The Role
Sapphire Utility Solutions is looking for a Commercial Administrator to work in our Commercial department, supporting the Operations Team and Quantity Surveyors.
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Responsibilities
* Support the Operational team in all daily commercial aspects.
* Accurately value works undertaken and, where necessary, provide records to substantiate costs to enable prompt issue of applications for payment/invoices in line with contractual timescales.
* Facilitate the production of cost reporting.
* Aid the collection and collation of data.
* Maintain accurate records.
* Ensure change control process is managed effectively.
* Accept additional duties as situations arise.
Experience
* Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, especially Microsoft Excel.
* Strong desire to maintain client relationships without compromising contractual entitlements.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage time effectively and work towards business priorities and deadlines.
* Forward-thinking and eager to develop smarter ways of delivering work.
* Commercially and financially aware.
* Experience in a commercial department is advantageous.
What You Will Get In Return
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 prioritizes the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. We offer continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's contributions. We empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.
The Lanes Group plc comprises several established service providers and subsidiaries, which enhance our capabilities, assets, and offerings to customers across different work types and geographies.
Our subsidiaries include:
* Lanes
* Lanes I
* SUS
* Clearflow
* AQS
* S&C Foster
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.
Strictly no agencies please.
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