Commercial Contract Administrator

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days increasing to 30

Performance-related pay

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a Commercial Administrator to join our Quantity Surveying Team in Reading. You will support the administration of major projects, process cashflow forecasts, and ensure timely payments across delivery areas.

The role involves liaising with Senior Staff and maintaining contract compliance using CEMAR and SAP systems. The position is hybrid, offering 36 hours per week, with a competitive salary and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Practical work experience in a commercial or contracting environment.
• A Level Maths or equivalent qualification required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience working with data and learning systems.
• Good customer service awareness and communication skills.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and support business processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Administration of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts.
• Provide support on Contract Activities with guidance from Senior Staff for assigned Areas.
• Compile and submit Cashflow Forecasts for assigned Areas.
• Support Contract and Commercial Compliance Reviews including assurance of CEMAR and SAP Systems.
• Raise and track POs and payments to ensure they are made on time and in accordance with the Contract for your Delivery Area.
• Highlight potential risk or quality issues with Team commercial activities.
• Support the production of the Monthly Commercial Performance Reports.

Skills

Practical Work Experience

A Level Maths

Attention to detail

Data handling

Customer service awareness

Organisation & time management

Clear communication

Relationship management

Utilities/water sector awareness

Education

A Level Maths or equivalent qualification

Tools

CEMAR

SAP

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Commercial Administrator to become part of our growing Quantity Surveying Team, supporting a network of suppliers on our Capital Delivery Frameworks. You will work closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors playing an important role in processing payments applications and helping to assure the processes we use to delivery our projects.

What you’ll be doing as a Commercial Administrator

• Supporting the Commercial Administration of Major Projects and Programmes Contracts.
• Providing support on Contract Activities with support from Senior Staff for assigned Areas.
• Compiling and submitting Cashflow Forecasts for assigned Areas.
• Supporting Contract and Commercial Compliance Reviews including assurance of CEMAR and SAP Systems.
• Responsible for raising and tracking POs and payments to ensure they are made on time and in accordance with the Contract for your given Delivery Area and / or Contractors.
• Highlighting any potential risk or quality issues with Team commercial activities.
• Supporting the production of the Monthly Commercial Performance Reports.

Base Location: Reading – Hybrid

Working Pattern or hours: 36 hours

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:

• Practical Work Experience.
• A Level Maths or equivalent qualification.
• Sharp Eye for Detail and strong focus on accuracy.
• Experience of working with data and learning new systems and tools.
• Customer service experience awareness.
• Organisational and Time Management Skills.
• Clear communication skills both in writing and in person.
• Be good at maintaining relationships.
• Awareness of commercial environment and requirements to manage contracts.
• Experience of working independently and managing tasks that support business processes.
• Ideally, some awareness of utilities and / or water sector.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £24,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you 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 (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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.

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 meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

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 of 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.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here tohelp 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.