Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Role

As a Commercial Analyst within our commercial team, you will play a key role in driving operational and commercial insight and performance across our multi utility delivery. This is a high-impact role suited to someone with a keen eye for detail, strong data handling skills, and a desire to understand the commercial dynamics that underpin our business.

You will provide analytical support and strategic insight to optimise planning, procurement, and delivery processes. Working closely with quantity surveyors, project managers and the wider business, you will analyse performance data, produce KPI reports, and support financial tracking on business areas such as WIP, invoicing and profitability. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage data and optimise processes to generate meaningful insights that directly influence business decisions, turning analysis into action and delivering real value across the business.

What you will be doing:

Analyse and report on data to support decision-making across various departments including finance, procurement, commercial and operations. Support the commercial function by streamlining key processes across critical areas such as project CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations) and Work in Progress (WIP) Produce accurate and timely KPI dashboards and reporting packs to track progress against commercial targets Play a key role in supporting senior management by overseeing critical controls and processes across ongoing projects, ensuring robust commercial governance Track and manage asset value data, ensuring all internal records are accurate and up to date for all live projects. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support pricing strategies, budget control, and cost analysis of ongoing developments Support the team through a new system implementation by assisting with data migration, designing new processes, and helping define and align system expectations to ensure a smooth and effective transition Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the department, driving commercial awareness and operational efficiency

What we ask from you

Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, knowledge of Power BI or other reporting tools is a plus Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment High level of attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling technical or commercial data Clear communicator with the ability to present insights in a professional and accessible way A proactive and inquisitive mindset, with a willingness to learn and contribute to wider business performance Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required Desired but not essential: experience in a commercially focused or data-driven role, ideally within utilities, construction, or infrastructure

What we can offer in return:

Competitive salary with scope for progression Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few..... please click on our benefits brochure to view further details Gym, fitness and retail discounts Donate a Day - we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

This is a full-time position working within an office environment

Location - Aptus House

- Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates Industrial Estate, Bolton BL5 3XP

What's next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Location:

Bolton BL5 3XP (preferred)
Work Location: In person