VolkerHighways is a market leader in the delivery of highways and street lighting term maintenance contracts. We build strong collaborative relationships with our clients to drive improvements and efficiency in all our activities.
We have the capability to deliver major surfacing and public realm infrastructure projects. Our specialist in-house traffic management division provides expert advice and support across the industry, whilst assisting with our own, in-house contracts.
About the role ( 1-year Fixed-Term Contract)
We are looking to recruit a Commercial Administrator to join our Highways team, supporting our Highways Maintenance work in Wokingham on a one year fixed term contract. Based at our Wokingham depot, you will provide valuable support to the commercial and operational teams, helping to ensure accurate reporting, effective cost control and maximised revenue recovery across the contract.
The tasks will be varied to support the commercial team and whilst not exhaustive, will include:
Coordinating, reviewing and submitting weekly Applications for Payment (AFPs), ensuring submissions are accurate and compliant with contractual requirements
Validating application data, site records and supporting documentation to identify discrepancies and revenue recovery opportunities
Monitoring certification, payment status and outstanding applications to support cash collection and revenue realisation
Monitoring labour, plant, fleet, subcontractor, material and overhead costs across the contract
Supporting the onboarding and administration of subcontractor accounts
Maintaining utilisation, fleet and resource planning data, identifying inefficiencies and supporting improved performance
Gathering, validating and consolidating commercial information for weekly and monthly reporting requirements
Producing analysis and reports to support operational and commercial decision making
Building strong working relationships with clients, operational teams, finance functions, supply chain partners and other key stakeholders
Providing commercial support to operational teams to ensure accurate commercial and operational reportingAbout you
Previous experience working in an administrative or commercial support role
Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with a range of stakeholders
A proactive approach with the ability to work on your own initiative and support the wider teamDesirable:
Experience within the construction, highways or infrastructure sectors
Understanding of commercial processes such as valuations, CVRs and subcontractor management
Familiarity with commercial or finance systems such as Microsoft Business CentralIn this role, you will contribute to maximising revenue recovery, improving commercial governance and reporting accuracy, enhancing visibility of fleet and resource performance, and supporting the efficient delivery of our Wokingham Highways Maintenance contract.
If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us.
Why work with us?
VolkerHighways is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerHighways are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
Competitive salary
Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
Option to buy additional annual leave
Private medical care
Pension
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefit
Flexible working opportunities
Employee Assistance programme
Mental health, physical health, and financial support
24/7 Virtual GP serviceFairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive.
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Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year