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Lanes Group

Commercial Assistant (6 Month Fixed Term)

Stafford
£28k/yr
Posted about 11 hours ago
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Lanes Group plc

Lanes Group plc is a leading nationwide utility services provider with c.5000 dedicated employees. Our diverse subsidiaries drive our success across various sectors, contributing to a remarkable turnover of over £650 million. We are committed to excellence and innovation, ensuring we provide industry-leading services to our clients and stakeholders. Join us to be part of a dynamic and growing team that values diversity and fosters professional growth.

Sapphire Utility Solutions

Sapphire Utility Solutions, a Lanes Group Company, specializes in multiple divisions.

Customer Solutions Plus (CSP)

A joint venture between Sapphire Utility Solutions and Network Plus, CSP supports Severn Trent Water in delivering essential wastewater network services across the region. The contract includes:

  • Reactive repair and maintenance
  • Sewer lining and patching
  • CCTV inspections
  • Jetting and cleansing activities
  • Minor civils works
  • Environmental improvement programmes

The Team plays a vital role in supporting network performance through pollution prevention, storm overflow reduction, infiltration investigations, and AMP8 delivery programmes. They are committed to improving environmental outcomes and maintaining a safe, reliable, and efficient wastewater network for customers and communities.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Commercial Assistant to provide administrative and commercial support to the wider Commercial Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career within commercial management, quantity surveying, or project controls.

The successful candidate will assist with maintaining commercial records, processing documentation, supporting reporting requirements, and helping ensure commercial processes are followed accurately and efficiently. Working closely with Commercial Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and operational teams, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of projects and contracts.

Location

Grindley, England ST18 0LR

Hours

37.5 (Monday-Friday)

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£28,000 Annually

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to the Commercial Team across multiple contracts and projects.
  • Maintain commercial records, files, registers, and contract documentation.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of applications, valuations, and commercial reports.
  • Support the tracking and management of project costs, purchase orders, and invoicing activities.
  • Collate data and information for monthly reporting requirements.
  • Assist with document control, ensuring commercial documentation is stored and maintained accurately.
  • Support the management of subcontractor and supplier documentation where required.
  • Liaise with operational teams to obtain information required for commercial reporting and analysis.
  • Assist in the preparation of meeting packs, minutes, and action trackers.
  • Ensure commercial systems and databases are updated accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Support the wider Commercial Team with ad hoc administrative and reporting tasks as required.
  • Comply with company policies, procedures, and governance requirements.

Requirements

Essential

  • Previous experience within an administrative, commercial support, finance, or business support role.
  • Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Good numerical and analytical skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  • Professional and proactive approach to work.

Desirable

  • Experience working within construction, utilities, engineering, infrastructure, or related industries.
  • Understanding of commercial processes, contracts, or project environments.
  • Experience using commercial, finance, ERP, or project management systems.
  • Knowledge of purchase orders, invoicing processes, or cost tracking.
  • Relevant business, administration, finance, or commercial qualifications.
  • Interest in developing a career within Commercial Management or Quantity Surveying.

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What We Offer

  • 24 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Pension
  • Death in service
  • Training and progression opportunities

Living the Company Values

By embedding our company's core values and purpose into each role, we ensure that every employee, regardless of their role or level, understands how their individual development and contributions align with our purpose of ‘improving today for a better tomorrow’.

Each role and value has an alignment to set proficiency levels and expectations. This role holder is expected to:

  • Leading: Acts as a role model, shaping the learning agenda and influencing change.
  • Agile: Anticipates learning needs, adjusts quickly to changing operational contexts.
  • Nurturing: Supports the development of others through coaching and structured development plans.
  • Engaging: Inspires and motivates learners, builds trust and credibility.
  • Safe & Secure: Ensures all learning is aligned to safety and compliance standards.

Your Contribution to the Company

  • Strive to be always positive and constructive.
  • Adhere to all company policies.
  • Straight talking about the facts of the situation – open discussions are the best way to find solutions.
  • Help others through communicating clearly.
  • Deliver on commitments.
  • Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management, or your colleagues.
  • Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are ‘Stronger Together’.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

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Skills

Administrative support
Commercial support
Data entry
Record keeping
Microsoft Office
Excel
Word
Outlook
Numerical skills
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Document control
Reporting
Invoicing
Purchase orders
Attention to detail

Location

Stafford ST16 3EL, UK

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