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Contract Administrator – main contractor – Education schemes. Office based
£23-30,000
Office based
Skilled team
Assisting and learning from an experienced Contracts Manager
Lots of room to progress
Working hours 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday
21 days holiday PA plus bank holidays and enforced Christmas shut down
Pension in line with statutory obligations and enrolled after 6 months of employment
Bonus – company profit-related bonus scheme, eligible after 1 financial year of employment
The Company
Our client are a rapidly expanding main contractor undertaking all aspect of construction work throughout the UK.
Having picked up many new clients through the success delivery of a variety of projects, they are growing at a rapid rate and are now pleased to be looking for a Contract Administrator to join their operational department.
This role will sit within the Contracts department at their head office near Milton Keynes and will involve delivering numerous construction projects of varying scope and scale.
What you will be doing
They are looking for highly organised individual to join their team at this exciting time of growth. Full training will be provided to enable you to smoothly integrate within the team.
You would ensure the smooth flow of general construction on all projects you oversee and also within day-to-day operations of the company.
You would be partnering with a Contracts Manager to plan and deliver various projects from start to finish and ensure they are delivered on time and within budget.
The role:
Full training will be given in this role. You will be assisting the Contracts Manager: Calling subcontractors, processing invoices, putting orders on the system, getting quotes, chasing suppliers etc.
1. Review of job specifications and pricing documents
2. Competitive purchasing of all materials and equipment throughout the project
3. Sourcing, managing and overseeing of subcontractors.
4. Managing and updating project programs in conjunction with the contracts manager
5. Regular client liaison to provide fortnightly progress reports.
6. Monthly project valuations and invoicing
7. Pricing of any variations to the contract and additional works which arise.
8. Review of budgets on each project with a view of maximizing profitability
9. Ensure H&S is maintained on all sites.
WHAT THEY ARE LOOKING FOR – Contract Administrator
•Experience of working in a similar role, construction experience is preferred but not essential
•Excellent organisational skills and experience managing own workload.
•Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
•Computer literate
•You will have a desire to work in the construction industry.
Please get in touch to apply for this fantastic opportunity