Contracts Administrator

Instagram; Burnhope; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social media platform is looking for a full-time Contracts Assistant in Burnhope. This temporary position, lasting 18 months, entails supporting the Building Construction and Repairs team. Responsibilities include preparing project files, assisting with valuations, liaising with subcontractors, and resolving project queries. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3, excellent communication skills, and be organized under pressure. Benefits include a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave of 27-32 days

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player providing excellent customer service.
• Able to work unsupervised using initiative.
• Manage changing priorities with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Preparing project files for Construction and Repairs projects.
• Assisting with monthly valuation process for project costs.
• Liaising with subcontractors and operational managers.
• Resolving queries for project numbers on timesheets.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Good IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

A vacancy has arisen within Business Services for a full-time Contracts Assistant. This is initially temporary for 18 months. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team supporting the Building Construction, Repairs and Maintenance team, based at Meadowfield Depot.

Responsibilities

• Preparing project files for all Construction and Repairs and Maintenance projects ensuring all relevant documentation is included
• Assist with the monthly valuation process to ensure correct costs are assigned to the projects
• Liaising with sub-contractors and operational managers and operatives
• Resolve queries relating to project numbers for timesheets
• Hire of plant and equipment

Qualifications

We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who takes pride in providing excellent customer‑service. The successful candidate will have good communication skills, be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and with a high degree of accuracy, be well‑organised and flexible, have good IT skills and manage changing priorities. You will also need to be able to work unsupervised using your initiative. You will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Benefits

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.