Commercial Administrator

Lanes Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure delivery firm is seeking a Commercial Administrator in Guildford. The role involves supporting the commercial team with tasks such as payment applications and reporting. Candidates must possess strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including holidays and pension.

Benefits

24 days holidays rising with length of service

Pension Scheme

Death in Service

Car Parking

Health care plan

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong administrative and communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently apply for payments according to workload assigned.
• Prepare reports related to applications completed or queried.
• Ensure all applications are submitted to Clients on time.

Skills

Strong administrative and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

High level of confidentiality and organisational ability

Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills

Good Excel skills

Job description

Overview

About the Role: We are looking for a Commercial Administrator working in the commercial department on the Logistics Management Contract, you will play a key role supporting the commercial team in day-to-day tasks.

Location: Guildford (accessible by public transport and transport provided from the local train station)

Hours: 37.5 (8 - 4 with 1/2 break)

Salary: £26.000k - £28.000k

Key Responsibilities

• To efficiently apply for payments according to workload assigned by the Quantity Surveyors.
• Preparation of any other reports relating to applications completed or queried which may be required.
• To ensure that all applications are submitted to the Client in a timely and professional manner and in accordance with the relevant contract stipulations advised by the Quantity Surveyors.
• To review and process payment applications from subcontractors timely and accurately, while ensuring best value for Lanes is achieved.
• To raise purchase orders in line with current approval processes.
• To support new starters and leavers process, including phone requests, systems accesses and liaison with IT teams.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties, tasks or projects as requested by the Quantity Surveyor or Senior Leadership Team.

Skills & Experience

Required:

• Strong administrative and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• High level of confidentiality and organisational ability.
• Strong interpersonal and multitasking skills.
• Good Excel skills

Desirable:

• Experience in commercial environment.

Key Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Assess data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Communication: Clear and effective interaction with stakeholders.
• Customer Focus: Understand internal and external client needs.
• Adaptability: Embrace and support change.
• Problem Solving: Identify root causes and propose solutions.
• Results Orientation: Deliver consistent and high-quality outcomes.
• Teamwork & Leadership: Collaborate and support team goals.
• Innovation: Suggest improvements to processes and systems.

What we offer

• 24 days holidays rising with length of service
• Pension Scheme
• Death in Service
• Car Parking
• Health care plan
• Training and development opportunities

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.

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 5000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

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, S&C Foster

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community.

Strictly no agencies please