Commercial Administrator

Become a key part of our friendly and fast-growing Quantity Surveying team as an Administrator, supporting a wide network of suppliers on a busy repairs and maintenance framework. You’ll work closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors, playing an important role in reviewing supplier payment applications and making a real impact on the success of our projects.

What you’ll be doing as a Commercial Administrator

This entry-level role is perfect for recent graduates or anyone who enjoys commercial administrative work, offering the chance to develop key skills while working both independently and as part of a supportive team.

• Match supplier payment applications against on-site records to make sure everything adds up.
• Review photos from the site to check and confirm measurements of completed work.
• Ensure payment applications follow the right contract rates and measurement rules.
• Process a high volume of smaller-value jobs with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Spot and flag any potential risks or quality issues, and share your findings with the team
• Keep clear, open communication with your manager and team to raise any concerns or opportunities early.

Clearwater Court, Reading.

The hybrid role, office-based Tuesdays and Thursdays.

36 hours per week

What you should bring to the role

• Has a sharp eye for detail and a strong focus on accuracy.
• Brings solid numeracy skills and enjoys working with data.
• Ideally, they have some experience in the utilities sector. (but it’s not essential)
• Communicates clearly and confidently, both in writing and in person.
• Is confident using Microsoft Excel and quick to learn new systems and tools.
• Can work independently, managing tasks that make a difference to the business.
• Stays organised and on top of deadlines, even when things get busy.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £25,500 - £27,000 per annum.
• 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million
customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world's water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.