Administrator

Ground Control; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking a Commercial Administrator to support our Commercial and Operational teams across Utilities projects. You will help manage costs, revenues, contracts, and client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and commercially successful.

This role offers exposure to a range of contracts and frameworks, with ongoing training and a collaborative team environment. You will work closely with Commercial Managers, Operations, clients, and suppliers to drive

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administrative, commercial, finance, or project support roles.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day commercial administration of Utilities contracts and frameworks.
• Assist with pricing contract variations and maintaining accurate records.
• Monitor client variations and ensure changes are recorded and managed.
• Support Applications for Payment, invoicing, and resolving payment queries.
• Contribute to monthly commercial and financial reporting.

Skills

Administrative skills

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Looking for a role where you can build your commercial skills while making a real impact on project performance?

Commercial Administrator

Location: National

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Looking for a role where you can build your commercial skills while making a real impact on project performance?

We're looking for a Commercial Administrator to support our Commercial and Operational teams across Utilities projects and frameworks. You'll play a key role in helping manage costs, revenues, contracts, and client relationships, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and commercially successfully.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills and commercial awareness who wants to develop their career within a growing and supportive team.

What you'll do;

• Support the day-to-day commercial administration of Utilities contracts and frameworks
• Assist with pricing contract variations and maintaining accurate records
• Monitor and track client variations, ensuring all changes are recorded and managed effectively
• Support the Early Warning process and contract administration requirements
• Assist with Applications for Payment, invoicing, and resolving payment queries
• Contribute to monthly commercial and financial reporting
• Support supply chain administration and supplier coordination
• Build strong working relationships with operational teams, suppliers, and clients
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and commercial reporting data
• Help ensure consistency and compliance with Ground Control's commercial processes and procedures

What you'll get;

• Opportunity to develop your commercial knowledge within a growing Utilities division
• Exposure to a wide range of contracts, frameworks, and commercial processes
• Ongoing training and development to support your career progression
• Experience working closely with Commercial Managers, Operational Teams, clients, and suppliers
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The chance to build valuable skills in contract administration, financial reporting, and commercial management
• Involvement in projects that directly contribute to business performance and growth
• Clear opportunities to develop your career within a national infrastructure business

What we're looking for;

• Previous experience in an administrative, commercial, finance, or project support role
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional approach when dealing with clients, suppliers, and colleagues
• Good commercial awareness and an interest in project performance and financial processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with data entry, reporting, and document management
• A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset

Desirable:

• Experience within Utilities, Construction, Infrastructure, or a similar industry
• Knowledge of contract administration or commercial processes
• Experience supporting Applications for Payment, invoicing, or cost reporting
• Familiarity with financial or project management systems
• Understanding of KPIs, budgets, and project performance reporting

What to expect from our recruitment process at Ground Control

We aim to make our process clear, supportive, and straightforward - so you always know what's coming next.

Benefits;

• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

Equal Opportunities Statement

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.