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Purcell

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United Kingdom

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IT - Administration

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Project Finance and Contracts Administrator with experience of NEC4 contracts to support our Architectural Project Managers in achieving cost control, compliance, and profitability, while overseeing financial data and workflows in CMap. This role plays a key part in supporting the day-to-day administration of contracts, maintaining accurate data, and acting as a professional point of contact for both clients and suppliers.

Job Responsibility:

Facilitate project financial management, including planning and forecasting, budget monitoring, and variance analysis
Oversee payment certification, invoicing, debtor control, and compliance with all contractual and reporting requirements
Ensure full compliance with NEC4 requirements by: Overseeing overall contract administration, including issuing instructions and managing changes
Applying NEC early warning procedures to proactively identify and manage risks
Supporting the assessment of compensation events by preparing and reviewing quotations before client submission
Raising, tracking, and managing purchase orders in line with procurement guidelines and deadlines
Manage sub-consultant appointments, including issuing contracts, purchase orders, contract changes, and addendums
Keep accurate records and databases related to project setup, budgeting, resourcing, financial record-keeping, contracts, suppliers, client interactions, making sure information is reliable and up to date
Produce clear monthly and quarterly financial reports
Work closely with internal and external teams on all financial aspects of projects and contracts
Contribute to financial controls, policy development, and improve administrative processes where possible

Requirements:

Experience working with architectural or design-led consultancy businesses
Knowledge and practical experience with NEC4 contracts (preferably ECC and PSC forms)
Proficiency in CMap or similar project management/ERP tools
Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial stakeholders
High attention to detail and organisational skills
Use business software tools such as Excel, Outlook, and internal systems to support contract and project-related tasks

Nice to have:

Proven experience in financial management within the architecture, engineering, or construction sector
Familiarity with RIBA work stages and architectural project workflows
Knowledge of other project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or equivalent)

What we offer:

Agile, flexible and hybrid working, (a minimum of 3 days in office, up to 2 days WFH)
Annual leave increasing with long service
Life assurance
Study sponsorship with paid study leave
Sabbaticals
Employee assistance programme
Season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Virtual GP service
Subscription fees
Company day out
A volunteering scheme
Enhanced learning & development opportunities

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 11, 2025

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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