Contracts Officer

Duties of the role will be;

To manage and oversee the administration of building services contracts across the Local Authority's managed estate, ensuring contractors meet statutory, operational, contractual and performance requirements.

The postholder will ensure compliance, value for money and high‑quality service delivery across mechanical, electrical and maintenance contracts supporting building operations and financial administration, auditing and contract management.

This role will manage the efficient functioning of the local authority's construction, maintenance and building services contracts, applying procurement procedures, complying with governance processes and assisting with financial tasks and reporting.

The postholder will monitor contractor performance, manage quality assurance processes and review KPI metrics for contractors including coordination of social value commitments. The role also supports compliance, risk management, financial control, and continuous improvement across building services

The officer will work closely with the Property Services team, other local authority teams, contractors, and external partners to maintain high standards of safety, compliance, and financial accountability.