Pre-Contract Administrator

Pre-Contract Administrator

Mynott Bowers Limited is a leading Quantity Surveying business, specialising in preparing Bills of Quantities for construction and civil engineering projects in the UK and Australian markets.

Full-time Permanent Position: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

This position is office based at Mynott Bowers headquarters in Bedford.

This important role supports the Pre-contract Team throughout the life of a project, from initial client instruction through to ‘on-time’ delivery. To excel in this role, you should have experience of working in a fast-paced office environment, have a keen eye for detail, and a professional approach. This role would suit an experienced senior administrator that is able to work with minimal guidance once training is complete.

Main duties include but not limited to:

• Be first point of contact for inbound telephone calls and visitors where necessary.
• Support the Pre-Contract Co-Ordinator in the collation of Bills to meet deadlines.
• Review all Bills of Quantities received from Quantity Surveyors, ensure they are completed and presented to the highest quality.
• Liaise with clients concerning queries/responses prior to the issue of final Bills of Quantities ‘on time’, and all in accordance with clients’ brief.
• Maintain daily contact with the Pre-Contract Co-Ordinator regarding client queries and additional information issued.
• Office administration as required including printing and posting of technical drawings, archiving, and supporting the Managing Director and Group Business Development Manager with ad-hoc tasks as required.
• Maintain CRM Database – create new contact cards and projects.
• Ensure all Consultant QS PI documentation is up to date and held on file.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Confident user of MS Word, Excel, Outlook (Editing and formatting documents in Excel is part of this role).
• Experience of using a CRM database.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Keen eye for detail is essential in this role.
• Strong communication skills - written and spoken (Confident telephone manner).
• Ability to work with minimal guidance, always be conscientious and professional.

Desirable ‘but not essential’ Experience/Skills:

• Experience of working in the Construction Industry, or closely related Professional Services.

The benefits you’ll receive, apart from an opportunity to be part of a growing business are:

• Competitive salary based on your experience and ability plus; 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays, Discretionary Bonus based on Company Performance, Training and Support for Personal Development and Growth, Death in Service Insurance, Health Screening, Company Reward Hub, EAP, Gym Subsidy and Pension Scheme.

If you’re interested in this role, please don't delay in applying now. Please send your up-to-date CV and covering letter, including your 'availability', and 'salary expectations'.

Closing date Tuesday 14^th January 2024