Lead Contract Support

CBRE Group, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Lead Contract Support professional in Leeds to ensure strong financial control and compliance on a flagship client account. The role involves leading operational and financial support, managing a contract support team, and producing various financial reports. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in contract administration, excellent Excel skills, and a strong customer service orientation. Opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contract administration.
• Experience managing people and sub-contractors.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.

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.

Skills

Contract administration

People management

Strong Excel skills

Customer service mindset

Attention to detail

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.