Commercial Administrator

Does working in a small, friendly team in a busy role that offers you job variety and development opportunities appeal to you? If so, you will use your excellent analytical and reporting skills to review large datasets.

This role offers a hybrid of office and home working with some travel to operational depots required, as well as the opportunity to get out and about to see what happens in the field.

What you'll do

The role supports two teams that cover the entire Wessex Water region, for both reactive and planned jobs.

You will:

• put together financial reports, prepare and deliver monthly performance reviews and update KPIs
• contribute to the monthly forecasting of works delivered by the Mainlaying and Small Schemes teams
• manage the costing cycle of project works delivered by the Mainlaying and Small Schemes teams for the wider business, from initial estimate to final cost review and comparison
• assist in the procurement process for sub-contract resources and support services as and when the teams/business require them
• administer the payments and cost allocation for our sub-contract resources
• build trusted relationships with colleagues and external contractors
• travel to different sites across the region as required. 

What you'll need

We are looking for a proactive, enthusiastic, confident and self-motivated individual who can share the vision, values and work of our business.

Ideally, you will have:

• the ability to manipulate, understand and analyse large volumes of data
• an eye for detail and a high level of accuracy
• strong organisational skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure
• excellent communication skills
• the ability to learn and understand new systems
• excellent Microsoft 365 skills, eg, proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables and formulas) and experience using Teams and Outlook.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350 acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.  

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.