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 client's and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
About The Role
We are looking for a candidate to support the commercial team in a role of Commercial Data Analyst on our clean water contract with Severn Trent Water. You will have had experience and knowledge of working within utilities as you will be supporting the existing Quantity Surveying team to support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects.
Location: Spondon, Derbyshire.
Hours: 8am - 16:30 pm (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Salary:£32,0000 - £35, 000k per annum (depending on experience)
Responsibilities - But Not Limited To
* Review subcontractor applications in collaboration with site managers
* Build and submit applications for payment to the Client
* Make weekly accruals and payments
* Respond to Client queries, working with site managers for quick resolution
* Create reports in excel
* Update data and information in excel as and when required, with good understanding of formulas etc.
* Ensuring proper contractual administration of contract/project assigned, including value and cost control, and maintenance of contemporaneous records
* Accurately value works undertaken and where necessary provide records to substantiate cost to allow prompt issue of application for payment/invoice in line with contractual timescales
* Ensure change control process is managed effectively, including production of early warnings/variations, maximising entitlement
* Preparation of financial statements in respect to projects/contracts assigned, working with operational teams to confirm understanding of financial position, proactively instilling commercial awareness throughout the wider business.
Experience And Qualifications Required For The Role
* Degree in Business & Finance or working towards a qualification
* Ability to work in a fast paced environment where attention to detail is crucial
* Excellent communication skills
* Able to work in a team
* Advanced Excel skills
* Previous experience and knowledge of utilities
We are looking for a candidate who is looking to enhance their career within a Commercial environment. The role would be suited to a candidate who has strong advanced Excel skills and comes with a Financial background. If you have studied Quantity Surveying or have worked in a Commercial Department this would be advantageous.
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
* 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Pension
* Death in service
* Training and progression opportunities
* Free parking
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 to recruitment.
The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.
Lanes
Lanes I
SUS
Clearflow
AQS
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community
Strictly no agencies please