Contracts Officer Corporate Property

Overview

Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council is a small Council with big values. We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do. By working for us you will become part of the team and play your part in serving our community.

The Contracts Officer will join the Corporate Property Team within the Housing and Community Safety Directorate. The role involves managing projects and planned programmes up to a value of circa £2m.

• Act as Contract Administrator ensuring contracts are delivered in line with specific terms and conditions.
• Work with the Clerk of Works to ensure all works are delivered to high quality standards.
• Develop specifications and tender documents to procure contracts.
• Manage allocated budgets to ensure contract values are not exceeded.
• Liaise with contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve contractual queries and issues.
• Monitor project progress, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring accurate record‑keeping.
• Prepare, issue, and manage contract documentation, notices, and instructions in accordance with JCT or other Contract publications.
• Carry out appropriate liaison with tenants, residents, stakeholders and members of the public dealing with any potential difficulties that may arise in conjunction with the Contractor undertaking the works.

• Experience in building construction and relevant legislation.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Comfortable with managing projects and budgets up to £2m.

• Flexible working hours, including the ability to work from home.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Childcare vouchers.
• Reduced travel – all projects within a 30 mile radius.

This post is covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.