We are currently seeking a Contracts Administrator here at Orchard

see role information below

General:

• Office based at our head office.

• 08.30-17.00

• Competitive Salary

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays with additional 3 days for Christmas shut down.

• Opportunity to join the company pension scheme.

• Free onsite parking

The Candidate:

• Highly motivated individual who can organise and prioritise own work load.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Close attention to detail with exceptional organisational skills

• Be able to work to tight deadlines and re-schedule their own tasks as required.

• Strong IT, interpersonal and communication skills essential, with the ability to interact with all Stakeholders.  Ability to communicate/work with Senior Management Team.

• Experience of the construction industry essential.

• Some basic knowledge of JCT contracts and their requirements would be beneficial but not essential.

• Experience of working within a medium group structure highly desirable.

• Flexible and adaptable to working with different types of people.

• Experience using Sage 50/Eques 2 an advantage.

• Confidentiality is of the utmost importance.

Job Overview:

This opportunity is a newly created position within the Orchard Group and it is expected that the role will develop over time.  However, the core tasks are as follows:

• Setting up new projects on the groups new contract management system.

• Uploading core legal documents such as executed JCT’s/terms and conditions into the project management system.

• Ensuring project job files contain everything required.

• Assisting Contracts Managers to ensure the smooth running of sites.

• Raise/Check purchase orders ensuring all the relevant attachments are in place.

• Some ordering of small supplies for site items.

• Escalate/ follow up any queries as required and in a timely manner.

• Ad hoc administrative duties.