Costing Administrator - Portsmouth
Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.
We have an exciting opportunity for an IT literate, enthusiastic Costing Administrator to complement our growing team. This part time, permanent position is well suited to an individual that is looking to advance their career and gain hands-on experience in a thriving and supportive workplace.
OUR COMPANY BENEFITS
- 31 days annual leave rising to 36 days with length of service (including bank holidays)
- We offer a flexible scheme to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
- Company sick pay after 12 months length of service
- Life Insurance
- Octopus Electric Dreams Car Scheme to enable staff to drive a new electric car - paid for through salary sacrifice.
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Employee recognition scheme
- Length of Service Rewards
- Defined contribution Pension Scheme of 8% (3% Employer and 5% Employee)
- Our Employee Assistance Programme to support all staff
- Refer a Friend scheme
SUMMARY OF ROLE
Mountjoy Ltd is contracted to Fareham Borough Council to provide a maintenance and repair service to void properties and ad-hoc improvements to occupied properties plus day-to-day responsive repairs arising throughout normal working hours
Your principal aim will be to ensure all jobs are costed correctly and maximise profitability and turnover of the relevant department.
The key activities you will undertake in this role will be:
- To record information directly into the Job Management Systems or any other system(s) used to deliver the service.
- Cost all jobs by applying the relevant pricing mechanisms to maximize potential for relevant contracts
- Ensure codes applied appropriately and materials amendments implemented Provide adequate support and cover for the other administrators, particularly on breaks, peak periods and annual leave.
- Highlight any issues and trends to relevant Supervisor/Manager in relation to task productivity where the expected demonstrated time for the trade and task has been exceeded.
- Review any loss-making jobs with the Senior Costing Administrator and provide detailed information.
- Ensure the Job Management Systems, Finance Systems and any other system(s) used to deliver the service, are updated in a timely and accurate way with all subcontractor, labour, plant, equipment, materials and other costs, and all billing information.
- Respond to queries from client, subcontractors and staff when required
- To assist with any other administrative activities that are required to support the team, effectively manage the service and provide updates and information to the client.
- Embrace the Mountjoy ethos of “Integrity, built-in - doing the right thing even when no one is looking”
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Vast experience of MS Office including Word and Excel with accurate typing skills
- Basic knowledge of building maintenance trades and the tasks/activities that can be undertaken by each trade group.
- Strong knowledge of National Schedule of Rates (Desirable)
- Basic accounting principles and their application (Desirable)
- Strong experience working within the Building Maintenance Industry
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED
- GCSE or Equivalent in Qualification in Maths and English.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Costing Administrator, then please send your CV to Jobs@mountjoy.co.uk – We’d love to hear from you!
The company is an Equal Opportunities employer and a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and are also a member of the Hampshire Construction Training Association.
Our Company values
We take pride in everything we do - Which means we expect all our employees to:
Present a professional appearance at all times.
Keep your work area safe, tidy and well organised.
Deliver a high standard of work at all times