Commercial Administrator - Rayleigh, Essex

We are looking to hire an enthusiastic and highly self-motivated commercial administrator, who will work closely with our in-house contract managers and finance team providing essential administration support to our buildings and civils department.

The role will include working alongside and learning from experienced colleagues to guide and mentor you through the process of commercial administration, thus helping to ensure the delivery of projects and contracts on time and to the highest standard. Your effective support will be a crucial element in the running of Reactive maintenance & Planned Preventative Maintenance activities across a variety of stations & assets. Candidates should be numerically astute and have strong efficiency and organisational skills, a good level of i.t. and processing skills and work well within a team environment.

Duties May Involve:

• Liaising with suppliers and contract mangers to ensure the co-ordination and organisation of invoices, purchase orders and general work completion information.
• Developing a full understanding of company and client computer accounting and management systems.
• Assist in the preparation of quotations and estimates as guided by contract managers and finance team.
• Assist in the production of and submission of accurate commercial reports as directed and in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain clear and coherent communication streams with clients, suppliers, and staff.
• Participate in team meetings with Railscape staff and Management.
• Organising the workload for teams carrying out Reactive and Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers ensuring invoices and orders are received in a timely manner.
• Provide essential support to senior management in various administrative activities ensuring the smooth running of contract delivery.

Requirements:

• Numerically astute.
• An ability to think innovatively and pro-actively under pressure in a fast-paced workplace.
• An appreciation and understanding of financial and administrative management skills.
• Confidence to liaise with Customer, clients, operatives, and contractors.
• Organised – ability to prioritise works and manage multiple requests simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Computer literate – ability to efficiently pick up new software or systems.

Benefits:

• Ability to learn different aspects of the business, from commercial, financial, and contract administration.
• 20 days Holiday & 8 days Bank Holiday yearly.
• Opportunity for progression.
• Competitive Salary £18,500 - £22,000 dependent upon experience.
• We will support you via bespoke training anddevelopment, giving you the opportunity to continuously learn and develop your skills and knowledge.

To apply for this position please forward a copy of your CV to [email protected], with reference Commercial Administrator - Rayleigh, Essex.