Contracts Officer

MMP Consultancy are working with a fantastic organisation to recruit a Contracts Officer to join them on a Permanent basis in Kent.

Please note this position will be working 3 days from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• To co-ordinate the day to day running of the contract, encompassing the planning of works and managing the performance and delivery to the required contract specification.
• Assisting the Senior Contract Manager where necessary to deliver the requirements of the Contract.
• Have a focus on safety first with all risks identified immediately escalated to the Senior Contract Manager
• Provide regular updates and support to Senior Contract Manager on contracts outcomes against programme
• Undertake regular audit of contract related information
• Collate, analyse, monitor and report on KPIs within the contractual frameworks
• Provide financial Monitoring support and analysis to Senior Contract manager
• Regular monitoring of CRM Task Management
• Monitor and report on contract management meeting actions
• Take on specific projects as required
• Support delivery teams in responding to written and phone enquires and update CRM as necessary.
• Processing works orders, completions, process for payments or inspection requests in accordance with the policies and procedures and respond to general queries relating to proposed and confirmed works
• Assist in the provision of information for the database for Stock Condition, Asbestos, Fire Risk Assessment and any other areas as required.
• Carry out other support tasks such as word processing, processing correspondence, specifications and providing general support to the Property Team.
• Manage a budget of £150K per contract and works associated with it
• Undertake any other duties to meet the requirements of the role

Requirements:

• Proven project management or contract experience
• Detailed knowledge of using a variety of JCT and partnering contracts
• Ability to communicate and influence contractors, colleagues and other stakeholders
• Proven influencing and negotiating skills to resolve problems
• Sound judgement and prioritisation skills
• Ability to work within tight deadlines, under pressure and deliver projects on time, within budget and to the required standard
• Experience of dealing effectively with customer complaints and able to demonstrate an understanding of what provides excellent customer service.
• The ability to work as part of a team, along with the ability to prioritise the workload of self and others.