Contract Administrator

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Contracts Administrator to enhance their innovative construction projects. This role involves procurement, managing project variations, and ensuring effective communication between clients and subcontractors. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on work-life balance, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your skills will drive industry standards. Join a team that values diversity and invests in your career development through training and mentorship. If you're passionate about construction and ready to make an impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

5-day work week

Investment in training

Free health assessments

Paid parental leave

Fast-tracked career development

Industry-leading internal communication

Qualifications

• Strong experience in procurement, package reviews, and drafting documentation.
• Experience as a Contracts Administrator in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement for materials and manage project variations.
• Review and administer trade packages and respond to on-site requests.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Agile Thinking

Data Entry

Education

Tertiary qualification in Construction Management

Tools

JOBPAC

MS Suite

Job description

At Kapitol Group, we pride ourselves on being Victoria's second largest privately owned construction company.

Our vision is to continuously improve the construction industry by setting new standards for quality, safety, culture, and work-life balance.

We’re a team of high-performing professionals obsessed with innovation and excellence in construction. Our work spans the commercial, education, industrial, and residential sectors.

With a healthy and growing pipeline of work, we are looking for a qualified and talented Contracts Administrator. Our new Contracts Administrator will have strong experience with procurement, package reviews, drafting documentation, variations, reports, and managing RFIs.

What you'll do :

• Assist with the procurement for materials across various projects, including delivery to site.
• Review, develop, and administer trade packages scope of work before calling for tenders.
• Assess quotes, negotiate, and provide tender price comparisons and recommendations.
• Respond to on-site requests from site teams.
• Assist with managing project variations by obtaining trade variations, assessing the collection of these subcontractors’ quoted variations, and assisting with the preparation of head contract variation submission.
• Manage client and subcontractor RFIs from site.
• Head Contract & Subcontract administration.
• Manage and track project expenditure and prepare a monthly report.
• Determine supply costs from new and existing suppliers.
• Data entry and general administration.

About you :

• A genuine passion for the Construction industry.
• Tertiary qualified in Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Experience as a Contracts Administrator, ideally in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 environment.
• JOBPAC experience preferred, as well as proficiency across MS Suite.
• Agile thinking and ability to identify opportunities.
• Confidence and demonstrated capability in negotiation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex issues with clarity and ease.
• Ability to work well both autonomously and in team environments with a commitment to organisational success.

How you'll benefit :

• 5-day work week (exception of Site Managers / Supervisors who work 10 days in 14, with every other Saturday off).
• Investment in training with the aim to have the best-trained workforce in the industry.
• Free health assessments for all staff.
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Fast-tracked career development opportunities and support for our staff through mentoring, workshops, and retreats.
• Industry-leading internal communication channels to break down silos across sites, allowing staff to share ideas, lessons learned, and other resources.

Kapitol values diversity and aims to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces, and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, life stages, cultures, faiths, sexual orientations, and genders.

Please be sure to apply directly as we will not be engaging the services of recruitment agencies, nor any agency-represented candidates for this role. Kapitol will not be held responsible for any associated fees from recruitment agencies resulting from unsolicited introductions.