Administrator Brixton, London, England
Job description
Who are we?
Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company. We make a daily difference to our 15 million customers by supplying 2.6 billion litres of water through 32,000 km of pipes, keeping taps flowing and toilets flushing. At Thames Water, every one of our actions, big and small, matters every day. Water is essential to life, so our business is always open – and this matters even more through a pandemic.
What you’ll be doing
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. You will have the option of hybrid home/office working, based out of Clearwater Court in Reading. This role has the potential for progression into an Assistant Quantity Surveyor position. Your core 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
Job Details
- £25,000 to £27,000 per annum depending on skills and experience
- Hybrid working, based at Clearwater Court, Reading
- 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday
- Permanent, Full-Time position
- Full training provided
- This role will provide an opportunity to progress to Assistant Quantity Surveyor if interested
We’re looking for you to
- 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
Our competitive salary package includes an excellent contributory pension, 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with length of service and a wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Thames Water is a dynamic, rewarding and diverse place to work, with opportunities around every corner. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy a fulfilling career and flexible working arrangements.
We’re also proud to embrace and promote diversity and believe that creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve will help us to thrive. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water
We deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive. This means, when a crisis happens, we all rally round 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 a earn bit of extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is so we can manage all the applications properly and give candidates a positive experience. Once closed, we can’t consider any further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
