Interim Commercial Administrator (12m FTC)

Connect It Utility Services Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect It Utility Services Limited is seeking an organised Interim Commercial Administrator to join our Commercial, Estimating and Cost Control team across a diverse portfolio of projects in the UK.

You will maintain records, support invoicing, reporting and commercial processes, build stakeholder relationships, and help drive cost control in a fast-paced environment with ongoing variation management and documentation duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial administration or project support within utilities/construction.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High accuracy and attention to detail with records and financial data.
• Experience maintaining trackers, registers and administrative records.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using CRM systems, document management platforms or portals.
• Proactive identification of information gaps and follow-through on actions.
• Commercial awareness relating to variations, invoicing, cost control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate commercial records, registers and tracking systems, audit-ready.
• Manage variation, instruction and action registers; monitor milestones.
• Collate documentation: quotations, drawings, site records, photos and evidence.
• Prepare variation packs, trackers, reports and supporting information.
• Follow up outstanding actions and unresolved queries; escalate when needed.
• Support applications for payment, invoicing activities and revenue processes.
• Maintain commercial info within portals, systems and DMS.
• Produce regular reports on variations, invoices, actions and performance.
• Support supplier/subcontractor administration and documentation.
• Assist with commercial meetings by prep work and recording actions.
• Build relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers and subs.
• Contribute to process improvements in reporting and record management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Stakeholder communication

Reporting

Documentation

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to data quality

Education

Business Administration or related qualification

Relevant experience considered

Tools

CRM systems

Document management platforms

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Job description

Connect it Utility Services is a multi-utility service provider, delivering electrical, water and gas infrastructure projects across the UK, connecting communities and supporting essential services. We're looking for an organised and proactive Interim Commercial Administrator to join our Commercial, Estimating and Cost Control team and provide vital support across a diverse portfolio of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working with data, documentation and reporting, and is looking to develop their commercial knowledge within a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate commercial records, registers and tracking systems, ensuring information remains current and audit-ready.
• Manage variation, instruction, query and action registers, monitoring progress and key commercial milestones.
• Collate and coordinate supporting documentation, including quotations, drawings, site records, photographs and commercial evidence.
• Prepare variation packs, commercial trackers, reports and supporting information for both internal and customer requirements.
• Follow up outstanding actions, missing documentation and unresolved queries, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support applications for payment, invoicing activities and revenue administration processes.
• Maintain commercial information within customer portals, business systems and document management platforms.
• Produce regular reports covering variations, invoices, applications, commercial actions and performance information.
• Support supplier and subcontractor administration activities and associated documentation.
• Assist with commercial meetings by preparing information, recording actions and supporting follow-up activities.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams, customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of commercial processes, reporting and record management practices.

Skills Required

• Experience within a commercial administration, project support, finance, construction, utilities or similar environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when working with records, reports and financial information.
• Experience maintaining trackers, registers and administrative records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience using CRM systems, document management platforms, customer portals or similar systems.
• Ability to proactively identify information gaps and follow through on outstanding actions.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in variations, invoicing, project administration and cost control.
• Positive, proactive and solution-focused approach to work.

Educational Requirements

• Good standard of English and Mathematics.
• Relevant qualification in Business Administration, Finance, Commercial Management or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Equivalent practical experience will be considered.

Connect it is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity and promote equality across our business. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are always happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. The terminology used in this advert is not intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

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