Contracts Administrator

Company: Optima Recruitment Limited
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Location: London
Job Description:

Contracts Administrator (Part Time)

We are looking for an organised, proactive Contracts Administrator to join a busy roofing and construction team delivering refurbishment and re-roofing projects across occupied buildings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set up and maintain project files, documentation and records.
  • Support pre-start meetings and project administration.
  • Prepare Construction Phase Plans, H&S files and O&M manuals.
  • Manage compliance, sub-contractor documentation, training and certifications.
  • Place supplier and sub-contractor orders and monitor progress.
  • Coordinate toolbox talks, site reports, hire reports and extensions.
  • Support labour planning, resourcing and client communication.
  • Organise department meetings, minutes and follow-up actions.
  • Monitor PPE, H&S stock and general department requirements.
  • Use AI tools to improve efficiency and manage documentation.

About You

  • Highly organised, proactive and detail-focused.
  • Excellent communication and time-management skills.
  • Confident with Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude and learning new systems.
  • Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Construction or contracts administration experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Full, clean driving licence.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and clear progression opportunities.
  • 3 days a week (Ideally Mon-Wed-Fri) 9am -5pm
  • Flexible working and pension contribution.
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
  • Mentoring and hands-on experience across live commercial projects.
  • Wellbeing, gym, retail discount and Cycle to Work benefits.

Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer

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Posted: October 1st, 2026