Contracts Officer

North Kesteven District Council; Quarrington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Kesteven District Council is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee building maintenance contracts and repairs to council homes. The role requires careful planning, robust contract management and clear communication with contractors and tenants.

Applicants should have an HNC in building/maintenance or equivalent, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage budgets within contract limits.

Qualifications

• HNC, or equivalent/transferable experience, in a building/maintenance discipline.
• Ability to communicate clearly through multiple channels.
• Effective planning and project management skills to work to deadlines.
• Understanding and applicable of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performance management, contract administration and compliance.
• Ensuring financial management within contract and budget limitations.
• Communication and liaison with a range of contractors.
• Ensuring communication with our tenants and customer service is effective.

Skills

Contract management

Communication

Planning

Attention to detail

Education

HNC in building/maintenance

Job description

Job Requirements:

• HNC, or equivalent/transferable experience, in a building/maintenance discipline.
• Ability to communicate clearly through multiple channels.
• Effective planning and project management skills to work to deadlines.
• Understanding and applicable of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performance management, contract administration and compliance.
• Ensuring financial management within contract and budget limitations.
• Communication and liaison with a range of contractors.
• Ensuring communication with our tenants and customer service is effective.

Key Attributes:

• Able to demonstrate our values through own performance and service delivery.
• Experience or transferable skills to manage and deliver contracts.
• Excellent attention to detail with good numerical skills.
• Competent in dealing with building maintenance works.

Personal Attributes:

• Creative thinker with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills (both visual and verbal).
• Highly organised and dynamic.
• Conscientious and confident.

You will be required to apply a high level of detail and be conscientious when carrying out this role. The benefit is that you will be directly supporting the delivery of repairs and planned maintenance to the council’s homes at a technical level and show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you feel you have what it takes to deliver contracts within a team that has the welfare of our customers at the centre, this could be the role for you.

If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call:

Kiran Kaur, Repairs Manager on 01529 414155

The closing date for all applications is 13 September 2026.

The interview date will be 25 September 2026.