Contracts Co-ordinator

martin & hamilton; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Martin & Hamilton, Ballymena-based construction firm, seeks a part-time Contracts Co-ordinator for on-site duties in Cookstown.

You will prepare, review and maintain contract documentation, coordinate communications between internal teams, clients and suppliers, track milestones and compliance, assist with negotiations, monitor performance, and support process improvements. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely responses and customer-focused service throughout the contract lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret contract terms, assess risks, and review project data.
• Excellent communication to liaise with project teams, clients, suppliers, and management.
• Contract negotiation skills to discuss terms, conditions and variations.
• Contract management skills to maintain docs, track obligations, deadlines, and compliance.
• Customer service skills to respond to queries and support client satisfaction.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or related sector preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and proficiency with MS Word/Excel.
• A relevant qualification in business, law, construction management, or related field advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support contract administration across active projects, including preparing, reviewing, and maintaining contract documentation and records.
• Coordinate communications between internal teams, clients and suppliers, ensuring milestones, deliverables and compliance are tracked and met.
• Assist with contract negotiations, monitor contract performance, update contract registers and manage queries related to terms and conditions.
• Provide customer-focused support, identify contract-related risks or issues, and contribute to process improvements in contract management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Contract negotiation

Contract management

Customer service

Education

Relevant qualification in business, law, construction management, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Company Description

Martin & Hamilton is an award-winning, quality-assured construction company based in Ballymena, Co. Antrim. Established in 1967, the company has a long-standing reputation for delivering complete construction solutions. It operates across multiple industry sectors, offering a diverse range of projects and professional opportunities. Team members benefit from working in a stable, established business that values craftsmanship, reliability, and client satisfaction. The company fosters a collaborative environment focused on high standards and continuous improvement.

Role Description

The Contracts Co-ordinator is a part-time, on-site role based in Cookstown. The role involves supporting contract administration across active projects, including preparing, reviewing, and maintaining contract documentation and records. The Contracts Co-ordinator will coordinate communications between internal teams, clients, and suppliers, ensuring that key contract milestones, deliverables, and compliance requirements are tracked and met. Day-to-day tasks include assisting with contract negotiations, monitoring contract performance, updating contract registers, and managing queries related to terms and conditions. The position also involves providing customer-focused support, identifying contract-related risks or issues, and contributing to process improvements in contract management.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills, including the ability to interpret contract terms, assess risks, and review project data accurately.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills to liaise effectively with project teams, clients, suppliers, and management.
• Candidates should possess Contract Negotiation skills to support discussions on terms, conditions, and variations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Candidates should possess Contract Management skills to maintain documentation, track obligations, monitor deadlines, and assist in compliance with contractual requirements.
• Candidates should possess Customer Service skills to respond professionally to queries, build positive relationships, and support client satisfaction throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Relevant experience in construction, engineering, or a related sector is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with office software (e.g., MS Word, Excel) are preferred.
• A relevant qualification in business, law, construction management, or a related field is advantageous.