Senior Contract Administrator

Role overviewThe Eric Wright Group has a fantastic history.
From our beginnings in construction to an award winning group of companies, our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart.
Eric Wright Water Ltd is a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction company working in the water and wastewater industry.
Our experienced project management and in-house operational teams work with our clients to provide a professional service.
Our capabilities allow us to deliver solutions across the civil and MEICA spectrum.
Eric Wright Water aims to be the leader in our field, delivering excellence in engineering and construction within the water industry.
We are committed to building long term working relationships with both our clients and suppliers and do this in the spirit of the 'Eric Wright' ethos of working in an honest, non-adversarial and collaborative manner.
Our approach to project delivery is fully aligned to that of our clients in terms of Health and Safety and Environmental management; 'If I cannot do it safely, I will not do it'.
Our clients benefit from our ability to provide a 'one-stop-shop' whereby we offer a comprehensive range of service covering project asset design, construction, installation, commissioning and handover, through to ongoing maintenance and management.We operate framework contracts with a number of the key UK water companies.
Our delivery model provides customer service and value to our clients.
Our business is truly special; part of the Eric Wright Group, and wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose.
Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day.
Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.The Role Due to business growth, we are currently seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team based in Preston.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, your role will manage the procurement, commercial and contractual aspects in relation to individual water/wastewater projects and frameworks.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to:Management of sub-contractor procurement.
Attend sub-contractor Pre-Contract meetings.Preparation of formal sub-contract Agreements.Measurement of works.Management of legal issues and disputes.Management of important commercial issues.Management of sub-contractor interim accounts.Agreement of sub-contractor final accounts.Budgetary control including monitoring of costs and the prompt identification and management of overspend.About YouAligned to our ethos and values, you will have excellent communication skills both oral and written, be accurate with a strong focus on attention to detail and thrive in a busy / challenging environment.
Ideally you will have: Relevant qualification e.g.,BSc, NVQ4, MRCIS.Excellent IT skills, specifically Microsoft excel, word, powerpoint etc.High level of commercial awareness with high level of literacy and numeracy skills.Excellent decision making and problem solving skills.Excellent negotiation skills.Excellent knowledge and understanding of various forms of Method of Measurement.Excellent knowledge and understanding of various forms NEC contracts.
Particularly with extension of time claims.
Appreciation & willingness to adopt Value engineering principles.Good knowledge of market rates and prices.Experience in Commercially managing large M&E projects would be highly desirable.
In return we offerCompetitive SalaryCompany Car/Car Allowance Scheme- car allowance or equivalent for company car, we are working towards 100% hybrid / electric vehiclesEnhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with serviceLearning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.Pension — 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the futureBUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month periodGroup Income Protection – 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much moreHybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clientsOnsite Nursery – Our Sceptre Nursery is discounted for our employees and based on site at Head officeOnsite gym – we have a gym on site at Head Office which is free to useCompany Doctor – for when you can't get to see your own or if you have any health concernsVirtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GPEAP – Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.Mental Health support – through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc.
Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
Savings scheme – Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the futureRecognition awards – awards for long service and special birthdaysA comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeingOur Ethos Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special.
Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust.
This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies.
Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart.
The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients.We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day.The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its employees, contractors and clients and expects its people to share this commitment.
Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery.
All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible.
Department EWW Contract type Full time Hours 40 hours per week Salary Competitive Benefits Competitive Closing date for applications 2nd February, 2025 Share this job LinkedinTwitterFacebookEmail