Part-Time Contracts Administrator
Elliotts is a family-owned builders merchant that’s been helping the south build since 1842. We’re in the business of doing great work with great people. Become part of our incredible team!
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.
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Head Office
Perks of the job
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Unlimited training
There’s no cap on how much we’ll invest in your career. Join Elliotts and you’ll take ownership of your own development, with endless opportunities to learn, grow and develop. -
Profit Share
We run this business together, so when we do well, so do you! -
Family friendly
We offer our team enhanced pay for maternity and paternity leave. You’ll get 6 months full pay for maternity and 4 weeks full pay for paternity, going above and beyond the statutory requirements. We’ll even send you a baby hamper to celebrate the occasion.
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Team Trust Fund
We’ve also established a Team Trust Fund which aims to assist staff with a wide range of issues in a private and dignified manner, the door is always open and we support as much as we can. Whatever life throws at you, we’ve got your back.
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Pension contribution
We contribute 5.5% of salary to your workplace pension (2.5% above the government minimum)
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The little things
We’re running out of space…but whether it’s long service awards, payday pizza, recognition for a job well done, our famous Christmas hampers, staff discount or simply the friendly culture, we go the extra mile so you feel like a valued member of our incredible team.
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Wellbeing
The wellbeing of our teams is important to us and we provide a range of benefits to support you, including 24 hour access to GPs, confidential mental health support, physiotherapy as well as financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
What's it like at Elliotts?
One word comes up all the time. Friendly.
We’re not big on bureaucracy. But we ace ambition.
And when you need help, you’ll have some of the brightest, friendliest people at hand.
About Elliotts
Elliotts is a family-owned builders merchant that’s been helping the south build since 1842.
We’re in the business of doing great work with great people.
Become part of our incredible team!