Lead Contract Support

CBRE; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is seeking a Lead Contract Support role based in Leeds to drive contract delivery with strong financial control and reporting. You will work closely with operational teams, central finance and the client to ensure contractual compliance and insightful performance data.

The role requires proven contract administration experience, people management, and excellent Excel skills. You will coordinate with sub-contractors and manage billing processes while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage teams and subcontractors.
• Strong Excel skills for handling financial data.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Calm and professional under pressure with customer service mindset.
• Willingness to work outside core hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational and financial support for the contract.
• Manage the contract support team.
• Produce forecasts, valuations, month-end and client finance reports.
• Manage purchase orders, invoicing, billing and contract escalations (SAP Ariba).
• Maintain clear, auditable records across invoices, timesheets and materials.
• Run aged debt reports and work with clients to resolve billing queries.
• Coordinate quotations, subcontractors and material ordering.
• Ensure accurate timesheet collation and data quality.
• Support portfolio reviews, planning and compliance documentation.
• Assist with training, process improvement and team support.

Skills

Contract admin

People management

Excel

Financial data

Organisational skills

Communication

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a global leader in integrated facilities management, supporting some of the world’s most dynamic organisations. We’re now seeking a Lead Contract Support professional to play a key role in the commercial and financial performance of a flagship client account based in Leeds.

The Role

As Lead Contract Support, you’ll sit at the centre of contract delivery, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting and full contractual compliance. Working closely with operational teams, central finance and the client, you’ll bring structure, insight and consistency to all commercial activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all operational and financial support for the contract
• Manage the contract support team
• Produce forecasts, valuations, month-end and client finance reports
• Manage purchase orders, invoicing, billing and contract escalations (SAP Ariba)
• Maintain clear, auditable records across invoices, timesheets and materials
• Run aged debt reports and work with clients to resolve billing queries
• Coordinate quotations, subcontractors and material ordering
• Ensure accurate timesheet collation and data quality
• Support portfolio reviews, planning and compliance documentation
• Assist with training, process improvement and team support

About You

• Proven experience in contract administration
• Experience managing people and sub-contractors
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• Highly organised, detail-focused and able to manage competing priorities
• Confident communicator with a strong customer-service mindset
• Professional, reliable and calm under pressure
• Flexible to support business needs outside core hours where required

Why CBRE?

At CBRE GWS, we offer more than a job—we offer a career. You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation with clear development opportunities, exposure to high-profile clients and the support of a global business committed to excellence.