Commercial Administrator

UK Power Networks; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in London is seeking a Commercial Administrator to support contract administration in their Commercial Assurance Team. Ideal candidates will be commercially aware, analytical, and skilled in SAP and Excel. Responsibilities include verifying works, managing purchase orders, and producing commercial reports. This role offers a hybrid working model after a probation period, with remuneration of £36,880 and a 3% bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Reservist leave (Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid)

Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)

Cycle to Work scheme

Tech & Home scheme

Green Car Leasing schemes

Tenancy deposit loans

Season ticket loans

Discounts, occupational health, and employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Commercially aware and analytical, managing detailed administrative processes.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and build strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor information and determine payment amounts.
• Produce commercial reports including payment trackers and dispute analyses.
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders and support invoice processing.
• Maintain accurate commercial records using SAP.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to ensure compliance.
• Support field staff with payment queries.
• Assist with customer complaint investigations.
• Participate in storm-related duties when required.

Skills

Understanding of electricity network operations and contract requirements

Strong numeracy and ability to present commercial information

High level of PC literacy with fast, accurate data handling

Flexible approach to work and working hours

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

81981 - Commercial Administrator

Location: Bidder Street, West Ham, London (Capital Programme)
Salary: £36,880 + 3% bonus
Working Pattern: Hybrid after 6 month probation (3 days office / 2 days remote)
Closing Date: 30/01/2026

About the Role

We're looking for a Commercial Administrator to join our Commercial Assurance Team, supporting contract administration across our three DNOs. You will help verify completed works, raise purchase orders, process payments, and manage contractor applications in line with contract requirements. You'll also produce key commercial reports and maintain accurate audit trails using SAP and other systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor information and determine payment amounts
• Produce commercial reports including payment trackers and dispute analyses
• Raise and manage Purchase Orders and support invoice processing
• Maintain accurate commercial records using SAP
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams to ensure compliance
• Support field staff with payment queries
• Assist with customer complaint investigations
• Participate in storm related duties when required

About You

You’ll be commercially aware, analytical, and confident managing detailed administrative processes in a fast‑paced environment. A team player with Excel and SAP knowledge, you can work accurately under pressure and build strong working relationships.

Essential Skills

• Understanding of electricity network operations and contract requirements
• Strong numeracy and ability to present commercial information
• High level of PC literacy with fast, accurate data handling
• Flexible approach to work and working hours

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Reservist leave (Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid)
• Pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
• Cycle to Work, Tech & Home, Green Car Leasing schemes
• Tenancy deposit and season ticket loans
• Discounts, occupational health and employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership