Contract Administrator - London, United Kingdom - High Speed Two (HS2)

High Speed Two (HS2)

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Base salary:
£25,050 to c.£31,300 depending on skills and experience. In addition, we offer flexible benefits fund of 15% which is paid on top base salary and is fully pensionable, as well as a range of competitive benefits - check them out in the Benefits section on our website. _

HS2 Ltd endeavours to ensure everyone working for us and with us feels included, thrives and achieves their full potential.

In practice, this means we are positive and inclusive about making adjustments, providing flexible working, encouraging our staff networks to flourish and providing personal and professional development opportunities.

This role is a development opportunity to bec ome a Commercial Manager, providing an introduction commercial activities on capital infrastructure projects.

It is responsible for providing administrative support to the commercial management team within HS2's Project Delivery organisation, assisting the commercial team with the delivery of the works.

About the role:

Maintain and update the contract management system and work with the delivery team to ensure communications are issued on behalf of HS2 to the Contractor.
Produce statistical reports on data sourced from the contract management system that assists in driving effective contract management behaviours.
Provide guidance and advice on the contract management system and, in time, lead training and refresher training.
Develop reporting templates to inform the project delivery team of their performance.
Actively promote and embed Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work and support and comply with all organisational initiatives, policies and procedures on EDI.

About you:

Skills:

Administration and Organisational Skills including ability or willingness to learn to use databases and document control processes
Capability to use standard desktop programmes such as Excel and Word
Ability or willingness to learn to produce and manipulate a range of forecasting and numerical analysis tools including spreadsheets, pivot tables and databases.
Analysis skills including compiling, assessing and analysing information and data reports to identify key issues.
Ability to use Excel spreadsheets, MS Word and PowerPoint or equivalent packages
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Personable approach in working with teams and individuals across the organisation

Knowledge:

Knowledge or willingness to learn about contract control systems such as CEMAR or document management workflows,
Knowledge or willingness to learn about Contract account management,
Knowledge or willingness to learn about the _construction and professional services _contract forms.

Type of experience:

Experience of assessing and analysing information and reports to identify key issues.
Some experience of contract work is preferable, although not essential, with an enthusiasm and interest in pursuing a career in commercial management being key.

The post-holder is expected to behave at all times in a manner consistent with the HS2 values of Safety, Leadership, Integrity and Respect.