Contracts Administrator, Preston, Lancashire
Location: Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Details
Position: Contracts Administrator
Type: Full-time, permanent
Working hours: Monday - Thursday (08:00 - 17:00, 45min break), Friday (08:00 - 16:00, 30min break)
Company Overview
McQuillan Companies, a family-run business in Northern Ireland, offers services including roadworks, civil engineering, demolition, quarrying, waste management, outdoor cleaning, and analytical chemistry. We value diversity and foster a supportive environment for our employees. John McQuillan Contracts is a leading civil engineering and road surfacing contractor serving both public and private sectors, with high-profile clients such as DfI Roads and various Local Councils.
Benefits
* Competitive salaries
* Employee health scheme and private healthcare
* Employee pension scheme
* 31 days annual leave, increasing with service
* Development, training, and team-building opportunities
Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will support contract and operational activities, report to senior management, and ensure administrative efficiency. This role offers opportunities to upskill with new technologies and grow within a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing reports and timesheets for operational staff
* Assisting in project programming and sourcing utility information
* Processing invoices and payment applications
* Supporting tender preparation
* Providing administrative support to directors and staff
* Maintaining filing systems, handling correspondence, and managing office supplies
* Reception duties and internal logistics
Essential Criteria
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and digital platforms
* Ability to work independently and handle confidential information
* Strong organizational and multitasking skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Client relationship awareness
Desirable Criteria
* Experience in similar roles, handling contracts or financial administration
* Teamwork and cross-functional achievements
Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 7th May 2025.
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