Contracts Officer needed in North London Paying £36,585 per annum ref OR116245
Full time hours on a temporary basis
- Key ResponsibilitiesContract Management
- Manage and oversee building services contracts, ensuring contractors meet contractual, operational, and statutory requirements.
- Monitor contractor performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs, and service delivery standards.
- Conduct contract review meetings, site inspections, performance audits, and compliance checks.
- Manage contract variations, quotations, and change control procedures.
- Support contract mobilisation, renewals, procurement exercises, and contract reviews.
- Monitor planned, reactive, and cyclical maintenance contracts to ensure effective service delivery.
- Escalate critical performance issues, risks, and non-compliance concerns where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate contract records, documentation, and governance information.
Compliance and Health & Safety
- Ensure contractors comply with statutory requirements and industry regulations.
- Review contractor documentation including RAMS, method statements, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
- Monitor compliance relating to electrical safety, gas safety, fire safety, water hygiene, and other building compliance requirements.
- Support internal and external audits relating to contract performance and compliance.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, variations, and compliance activities.
- Promote safe working practices and ensure adherence to health and safety policies and procedures.
Commercial and Financial Management
- Monitor contractor expenditure and contract budgets.
- Track costs against approved budgets and spending allocations.
- Assist with financial forecasting, cost analysis, and budget monitoring.
- Produce regular financial and performance reports.
- Support procurement and tendering activities, including evaluation and contractor selection processes.
- Assist with business cases, contract approvals, and governance requirements.
- Ensure value for money is achieved across all contracts and maintenance activities.
Contractor and Stakeholder Management
- Build effective working relationships with contractors, suppliers, consultants, and stakeholders.
- Liaise with contractors to ensure service delivery commitments are met.
- Monitor contractor performance and resolve service delivery issues.
- Coordinate maintenance activities to minimise disruption to building operations.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding maintenance works and contract performance.
- Manage contractor complaints and support service improvement initiatives.
Performance and Reporting
- Produce monthly KPI, SLA, compliance, and performance reports.
- Analyse contractor performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support the development of performance frameworks and governance processes.
- Contribute to service reviews and continuous improvement projects.
- Assist in developing policies, procedures, and performance measures relating to contract management and building services.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
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