Full Time
Permanent
Canterbury, Kent
Posted 3 days ago
£48,963.69 / Year
Closes: 28 June 2026
Website Canterbury City Council
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What’s in it for you?
- A starting salary of £48,963.69
- Flexible working arrangements that support and encourage a good work-life balance.
- We’ll cover your relevant Professional Registration Fee for you (eg, RICS, CABE, CIOB)
- We’ll support and encourage your career by providing excellent opportunities for training and development.
- Generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 23 days (increasing to 28) PLUS 3 additional days over the Christmas period whilst the Council offices are closed.
- We do not work on Bank Holidays.
- A fantastic local government pension scheme.
- Employee perks, including multiple retailer and lifestyle discounts to tackle the cost of living and help you enjoy your free time.
- Free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride for an easier commute.
About This Contracts Officer Job Opportunity In Canterbury
- This role will be primarily home based with site visits and meetings at the council offices/hubs when required. Access to an office space is available if preferred or wherever appropriate.
- Within the Facilities Management team, you will be the subject matter expert in relation to managing contractors and tendering a variety of construction contracts.
- You’ll manage and motivate contractors to achieve performance targets.
- To successfully deliver contract management across the whole council estate, you will work closely with other council services to develop and nurture a “one team” approach.
- With a focus on continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to take responsibility for the management of key contracts, including budgetary control, development of delivery plans, and analysis of contract performance.
- As a Contracts Manager you will use your technical expertise to deliver procurement efficiencies and value for money for the council through expert specification writing, scope of works, etc. Your procurement activities will always be properly and legally procured.
- You will ensure that the correct legal notices and payments are issued in line with the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996.
- When required, you may act as Principal Designer.
- You’ll accurately value construction work completed and scrutinise contractor’s interim and final accounts.
- You’ll answer questions about the delivery of contracts and instruments they relate to such as HSG274, control of asbestos regulations, lifting operations and lifting equipment regulations to ensure compliance.
Working Pattern Of Our Contracts Officers
- Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays.
- 37 hours per week.
- Permanent full‑time contract.
- A full week off over Christmas! Plus 23 days of annual leave to use throughout the rest of the year, increasing to 28 days after 5 years of service.
About you, the ideal Contracts Officer for Canterbury City Council:
- You should be a member of a relevant professional body (including CIBSE, RICS, IMechE, CIPHE, MIET)
- You’ll have successfully completed a suitable Degree, Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in a subject that covers Construction Law and/or Contract Law.
- A full driving licence is required for this job opportunity.
- You’ll have a strong knowledge of:
- Building services, contract management and specialist work areas;
- Performance monitoring systems;
- National policies and procedures relating to contracts delivered by local government;
- Commissioning processes and practices;
- Compliance regarding statutory landlord obligations;
- Technical understanding of building compliance (BS 7671, Gas Safety Regulations and Use, Control of Asbestos Regulations)
For an informal chat about the role or to find out what it’s like to work for Canterbury City Council as part of its Facilities Management team, please call Nathan Foley on 07525237388. Nathan is our Lead Building Asset Manager and he would very much welcome your call.
Interviews are planned to take place week commencing 06 July 2026.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Canterbury City Council.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity in everything we do. We provide a safe and welcoming environment where everyone is valued, included and respected.
Our diversity strengthens our ability to serve the diverse communities we support through our work.
To demonstrate this through our actions, all applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, allowing all applicants to be assessed on merit alone.
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