Administrator

As an Administrator you will be part of a growing, supportive and inclusive Quantity Surveying Team, responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of suppliers on a large repair & maintenance utilities framework.

Within this role you will be working closely with experienced Quantity Surveyors, providing value to the business through assessment of our supplier’s Application for Payment. This role has the potential for progression into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position.

What you’ll be doing as an Administrator
Your key duties will include:

• Reconciling supplier’s Application for Payment with site records
• Checking measurements of works carried out using site record photos
• Ensuring correct contract rates/ measurement rules are followed within the Application for Payment
• Checking and processing a variety of high volume, low value jobs
• Identifying, investigating, and sharing commercial risks and quality findings
• Maintaining good communication with supervisor / line manager as well as within the team to ensure risks / opportunities relating to the role are raised early

Base location – Hybrid basis out of Clearwater Court, Reading
Working Hours are 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

• Possess meticulous attention to detail & accuracy
• Have strong numeracy skills
• Have excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate key issues effectively
• Have excellent IT skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and have the ability to pick up the use of multiple IT systems / software
• Be able to work independently whilst delivering highly influential business tasks
• Have excellent time management skills in the completion of key tasks within set deadlines

What’s in it for you?

• Offering between £25,000 to £29,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
• 24 days annual leave per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)
• Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
• Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
• Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

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.
Learn more about our purpose and values.

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 fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
Whether you’re interested in a role in one of our call centres or science labs, we’re looking for people like you with real passion and a burning desire to make things better.

So, 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.

The real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

Our overarching aim is to ensure that Thames Water is a great, diverse and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. We aim to remove any real or perceived barriers to success, so if you need assistance, we’re here to help and support you.

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, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.