Commercial Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a detail-driven Commercial Administrator to join their office-based team in Peterborough. The role involves managing workflow, processing purchase orders, and ensuring compliance. Join a supportive team with growth opportunities and help deliver critical communication networks across the UK.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Options to Buy/Sell Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced admin role, ideally in infrastructure or construction.
• Strong data entry and workflow management skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Processing costs in internal systems and managing inboxes.
• Resolving disputes and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Data Entry

Workflow Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Vitruvi

CEMAR

Job description

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

COMMERCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

Office-Based | Peterborough
Competitive Salary + 25 Days Holiday (+ Bank Holidays)

Are you a detail-driven administrator with a knack for managing workflow and navigating compliance-heavy processes? Ready to play a key role in keeping the UK connected? If so, we want to hear from you.

Who We Are
OCU Opals, part of the rapidly expanding OCU Group, is at the forefront of full-fibre network delivery across the East Midlands and East of England. From our Peterborough HQ, we support the end-to-end lifecycle of critical communication networks, enabling faster, more reliable connections across the country. As our business grows, so does our team — and that’s where you come in.

The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Commercial Administrator to join our office-based team in Peterborough. You’ll be working closely with our delivery and traffic management teams across one of our three core workstreams.

Your job? To make sure everything flows — from purchase order to payment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Reviewing purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Checking and submitting quotes and invoices for client payment
• Processing costs in our internal systems
• Managing inboxes and portals (experience with Vitruvi or CEMAR? Even better!)
• Resolving disputes and chasing queries with precision and professionalism
• Ensuring every detail is spot-on and fully compliant

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in a fast-paced admin role — ideally in infrastructure, local authority, or construction
• Strong data entry and workflow management skills
• Experience working with portals or finance/payment systems
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-growth business with real progression opportunities
• Enjoy 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with options to buy/sell)
• Work in a supportive team committed to innovation and collaboration
• Play a key role in delivering projects that power communities

Sound like your next move?
Apply now and help us build the networks that keep the UK connected.