Job Description

Job type: Part time

Location: Southampton

Hourly rate: £12.71

Hours: 27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday (with flexibility for the right candidate)

Build your career in construction – Part-Time Contracts Administrator

Looking for a part-time role where you can make a real impact, be part of a supportive team, and develop your career?

At Elliotts Premier Roofing (EPR), we’re looking for an organised and proactive Contracts Administrator to join our growing team in Southampton.

You’ll play a key role behind the scenes, helping our contracts and project teams keep roofing projects running smoothly across homes, schools, and commercial buildings throughout the South of the UK. No two days are the same, one day you could be preparing project paperwork, the next coordinating deliveries, speaking with suppliers, or supporting a live project.

About Elliotts & EPR

We’ve been around for over 180 years, and we’re still growing. Elliotts employs over 300 people, and family values remain at the heart of everything we do.

Elliotts Premier Roofing is a specialist contractor delivering high-quality commercial and new-build roofing projects across the South of the UK. With exciting growth plans, it’s a great time to join our team.

What you'll be doing

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organisation, coordination, and supporting live construction projects.

As Contracts Administrator, you’ll support the contracts team with the smooth running of projects and day-to-day office administration.

Your responsibilities will include

• Supporting the contracts team with day-to-day administration

• Answering calls and emails from customers, suppliers, and employees

• Scheduling site visits, meetings, and project timelines

• Preparing and managing contracts, quotes, and project documentation

• Assisting with document control and maintaining accurate project records

• Ordering materials and tracking deliveries

• Preparing job packs and paperwork for site teams

• Updating internal systems and ensuring records are accurate

• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments

• Occasionally attending site meetings (if required)

• Helping keep the office running efficiently

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who brings experience and a proactive mindset:

• Previous administrative experience (contracts or construction experience is a bonus)

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Confident communicator, both written and verbal

• Comfortable using computers (email, spreadsheets, systems)

• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload

• A team player with a positive, can-do attitude

• Reliable and professional

• Strong problem-solving skills

What you’ll get

• Annual profit share scheme

• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Company pension

• Staff discounts

• 22 days holiday (pro rata) + bank holidays

• 24/7 wellbeing support

• Monthly pizza on us

• Christmas hamper

Why join us?

This isn’t just another admin role, it’s a starting point for a long-term career.

We are huge advocates of promoting from within, and this role doesn’t just stop at contracts administration. The right candidate will have the opportunity to progress and explore different career paths across the business.

We have a track record of developing our people, with team members progressing from entry-level and admin roles into senior and specialist positions. If you’re motivated and eager to grow, we’ll support you every step of the way.