About The Role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty has created iconic buildings and infrastructure around the world over the past 115 years, redefining excellence and setting industry benchmarks with every project. As a result, Balfour Beatty, alongside consortium partners, has been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first‑of‑a‑kind fully integrated gas‑fired power station with carbon capture and storage – a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Commercial Administrator to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you’ll be doing
Will ideally have experience of the construction industry and a track record of performing commercial duties. You will support more experienced members of the commercial team in the undertaking of commercial administrative duties such as subcontractor administration, change management and other commercially related administration tasks.
Governance
* Complies with the company’s governance requirements
Commercial Administration
* Orders information and systematically checks data
* Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
* Review weekly and monthly section programmes of works
* Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of section programmes
* Measure & interpret specifications & drawings
* Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates
* Translate measurement from drawings and specifications and prepare bills of quantities and schedules of rates
* Use the company’s ERP system and embrace LEAN/digital opportunities
* Collation of cost and value information
* Preparation of cost reconciliation statements
* Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors
Procurement
* Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
* Record and document information including registration of interest
* Understand the steps/documentation required
Qualifications
* HNC/HND/NVQ or experiential equivalent
* CCSC card (academically or professionally qualified person)
Benefits
An attractive/negotiated salary; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; company car if applicable; pension savings schemes; enhanced maternity/paternity and family‑friendly policies; access to our Refer and Earn scheme; discretionary annual salary reviews.
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance, we have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
Disability Confident Employer
We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
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