Commercial Administrator

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, digital networks, and highways sector and are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life.

About the Role:

Sapphire Utility Solutions are looking for a Commercial Administrator to work in our Commercial department, supporting the Operations Team and Quantity Surveyors. 

We are looking for a candidate who is keen to embark on a career in the Commercial department. If you are looking for further development and training you could be offered an apprenticeship programme.

Location: Bamber Bridge, Preston 

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Circa £25,000 per annum

Responsibilities:

• Support Operational team in all daily commercial aspects.
• 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.
• Facilitate production of cost reporting.
• Aid collection and collation of data.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Ensure change control process is managed effectively.
• Accepts extra duties as situations arise.

Experience:

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong desire to maintain client relationships whilst not compromising contractual entitlement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage own time and work to business priorities and deadlines
• Forward thinking and keen to develop smarter delivery of work.
• Commercially and financially aware.
• Experience in a commercial department 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.

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