Commercial Administrator - Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom - Balfour Beatty plc

Balfour Beatty plc Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Description

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. Theyre an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Living Places team as a Commercial Administrator in Aylesbury. You'll help to deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

Support the commercial function by providing clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the document management system.
Proactively working with the team, updating databases; downloading and manipulating data into spreadsheets, pivot tables and other electronic formats.
Assist with the reporting, creating and maintaining registers, trackers and schedules.
Responsible for creating and maintaining data in accordance with the approved filing structure and amending, revising, or updating this structure as required, coordinating and recording meetings.

What you'll be doing

As a Commercial Administrator , you will have the following accountabilities:

Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
Review administrative progress weekly & monthly
Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of the appropriate calendars for the business, project and/or contractual requirements.
Measure & interpret specifications & drawings
Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates
Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and help prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of Rates
Collation of Cost and Value Information
Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
Provide the support necessary to inform the procurement & supply chain function
Record and document information including pre-qualification, registration of interest, tender lists, procurement schedules
Collation of cost and value information
Can logically order & manipulate data

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

Similar experience would be advantageous
Computer literate and confident learning new applications
Industry appreciation
Appreciation of the role of the commercial function
Ability to multi-task and work independently as well as in a team;
Achievement focus (Achieving Results)
Analytical thinking & decision making
Highly motivated, proactive and practical administrator
Excellent interpersonal skills
Honest reliable and professional person

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us