Contracts Officer

Contracts Officer needed in North London Paying £36,585 per annum ref OR116245

Full time hours on a temporarybasis

• 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.

Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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