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.
Responsibilities
* 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
Benefits
* 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
* 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 five additional days of annual leave
Qualifications
* 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
* Desirable: Knowledge of contract administration or commercial processes
* Desirable: Experience supporting Applications for Payment, invoicing, or cost reporting
* Desirable: Familiarity with financial or project management systems
* Desirable: Understanding of KPIs, budgets, and project performance reporting
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, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are a proud equal opportunities employer and 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 provide reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and are committed to a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying or victimisation. We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect and inclusion, and maintain a zero‑tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour, continuously improving through training, inclusive policies and accountability at all levels.
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