Contracts & Projects Administrator (Hybrid)

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in North East England is seeking a full-time Contracts Assistant to support the Building Construction, Repairs, and Maintenance team. The role involves preparing project files, assisting with cost valuation processes, and liaising with sub-contractors. The ideal candidate will possess good communication and organizational skills, with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement, and flexible working arrangements. Interviews are expected to be held on 6th January.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic team player who takes pride in providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.
• Well organized, flexible, and able to manage changing priorities.
• Able to work unsupervised using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project files for all Construction and Repairs and Maintenance projects.
• Assist with the monthly valuation process to assign correct costs.
• Liaise with sub-contractors, operational managers, and operatives.
• Resolve queries relating to project numbers for timesheets.
• Hire plant and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Customer service

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

A local authority in North East England is seeking a full-time Contracts Assistant to support the Building Construction, Repairs, and Maintenance team. The role involves preparing project files, assisting with cost valuation processes, and liaising with sub-contractors. The ideal candidate will possess good communication and organizational skills, with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous leave entitlement, and flexible working arrangements. Interviews are expected to be held on 6th January.