Administrator

RGE Services Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

RGE Services Ltd is seeking a proactive Contract Administrator (Fire) based in our Chigwell office to support the commercial and operational delivery of fire contracts. The role focuses on administering contracts efficiently, ensuring accurate documentation, and keeping projects on track from award to completion.

You will liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams, manage contract documentation and records, and support project managers with scheduling, compliance and

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration, preferably in fire/electrical or construction services.
• Strong knowledge of contract processes and documentation.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High attention to detail and multi-tasking ability.
• Knowledge of electrical contracting standards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administer fire contracts from award to completion.
• Prepare, issue, and manage contract documentation and variations.
• Maintain records of orders, invoices, certifications, and project files.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Support project managers with scheduling, compliance, and reporting.
• Monitor contract performance and assist with cost control and valuations.
• Ensure works comply with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Assist with final accounts and close-out documentation.

Skills

Contract admin

Fire contracts

Electrical/Construction

MS Office

Organisational skills

Communication

Record management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Contract Administrator (Fire)

Location: Chigwell
Salary: 26,437 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Contract Administrator (Fire) to support the commercial and operational delivery of fire contracts. Based in our Chigwell office, this role is key to ensuring contracts are administered efficiently, documentation is accurate, and projects run smoothly from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer fire contracts from award through to completion
• Prepare, issue, and manage contract documentation, variations, and correspondence
• Maintain accurate records of orders, invoices, certifications, and project files
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams
• Support project managers with scheduling, compliance, and reporting
• Monitor contract performance and assist with cost control and valuations
• Ensure all works comply with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements
• Assist with final accounts and close-out documentation

Requirements & Skills

• Previous experience in a contract administration role, ideally within fire, electrical or construction services
• Strong understanding of contract processes and documentation
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of electrical contracting or industry standards is desirable

What We Offer

• Stable, full-time position
• Supportive team environment
• Career progression
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays