Job Description

Senior Commercial Administrator

Department: Severn Trent Water

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: CSP Sapphire Office, Preston

Reporting To: Fiona Tomlinson

Compensation: £34,000 - £40,000 / year

Our role


The role of Senior Commercial Administrator will see you supervising a small team, working on a high-volume repair and maintenance water utilities contract in the North West. You will excel at maximising cost efficiencies with a firm focus on maintaining high standards and quality. You will supervise selected financial aspects of the project; overseeing selected commercial & contractual matters as instructed by the commercial manager. You will assist with delivering desired margin return utilising high standards of commercial acumen. Whilst organising and overseeing day-to-day functions of the commercial team.

Key Responsibilities

• You will display proficient use of Microsoft excel
• You will be commercially responsible for managing a high volume of low value work orders, ensuring timely commercial completion consistent with the contract schedule of rates
• You will assist with the production of monthly reporting documents and client applications
• Manage and monitor project costs including weekly P&L reporting
• Track the progress and cash flow forecast information
• Produce and review commercial forecasts, Cost Value Reconciliation (CVRs) and Project Finance Reports
• Prepare subcontract documents, enquiries and assessment of quotations
• Place subcontract orders, agreement and certification of subcontract valuations, invoice, subcontract payments and final account agreements
• Manage and track project changes, variations and/or notices
• Assess and value variations and compensation events
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and payment applications to clients, along with the agreement of final accounts
• Attend risk review, progress and commercial meetings on-site with the Client
• Be actively involved with tenders and pricing
• Assist Credit Control with cash recovery and forecasting
• Support the operational team in daily commercial and contractual aspects
• You will monitor commercial performance against business targets and Framework KPI’s

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Commercial & Financial Support: Proven experience in invoicing, reconciliation, cost management, and credit control.
• Contract Management: Experience in managing contract renewals, maintaining registers, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Technical: Advanced MS Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Analytical: Strong ability to analyze data, perform margin analysis, and manage spreadsheets.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication for liaising with both internal stakeholders (project managers) and external clients.
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and strong organizational skills.

Job Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.
• Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
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