At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial operations and ensure timely payment applications for our Thames Water contract.
- Company: Join Lanes Group, the UK's leading independent infrastructure delivery partner.
- Benefits: Enjoy 24 days holiday, onsite restaurant, wellbeing support, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities for all.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing company that values your potential and career progression.
- Qualifications: Detail-oriented with strong communication skills and knowledge of Microsoft 365.
The predicted salary is between 12.6 - 12.6 £ per hour.
Commercial Administrator
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 fast approaching £700million with an EBITDA of £68million with almost 4,500 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations.
Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully, added to this, we are the market leader in Regulated Wastewater Utilities.
Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.
In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and, keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.
Planning is seen, both internally and externally, as an integral part of the business, driving the smooth completion of work in the field and consistently providing excellent customer service, collaboration, accountability, leadership and a multi‑skilled workforce.
- Position: Commercial Administrator
- Job Type: permanent, full time
Benefits: 24 days holiday (Pro rata) plus bank holidays onsite restaurant; personal learning; workplace pension; onsite parking; free access to wellbeing support; friendly working environment.
About the role
Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for detail focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to waste‑water network and drainage problems.
- To efficiently apply for payments according to workload assigned by your line manager.
- 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 line manager.
- 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 ensure the rigorous management of queries.
- To identify and manage individual workload.
- To contribute to the encouragement and development of a culture of contractual awareness.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties, activities or projects as required or requested by management.
- Be aware of Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
So if you enjoy working in a fast paced environment and delivering only the best in financial services, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that not only values you and your ability - but also strives to develop your potential and further your career progression, then we are the right Company for you.
What is essential is the ability to work accurately, efficiently identifying issues and delivering practical administrative solutions that support business operations and high levels of customer satisfaction.
About you
- Be hard working and respectful.
- Comply with health and safety standards.
- Have great interpersonal skills to create relationships with the team, engineers, and wider Lanes Group network.
- Have good knowledge of Microsoft 365.
- Have solid communication skills (both written and verbal) with professional telephone etiquette.
- Be resourceful and proactive.
- Multi-task, prioritise, work under pressure and on own initiative.
- Have the ability to deal with people at different levels.
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees.
We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.
Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.
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