Contract Support Administrator job at JLL - Jones Lang LaSalle in London, United Kingdom

Contract Support Admin remote type Remote locations London, GBR time type Full time job requisition id REQ481774 JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.     Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.      If you're looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you'll have a chance to innovate with the world's leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game-changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You'll also make long-lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you'll be inspired by the best. We're focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL Workplace Management!   Contract Support Administrator 6 Month FTC Role Purpose: · The concept of the position is to provide full administrative support to the on-site teams within Corporate Direct Sector ensuring the smooth running and co-ordination of the CAFM system and full financial responsibility of various client WIPs. Providing assistance to the BSM and Account Managers · This will involve liaising with the Onsite Admin, Engineers, CDMS, Integral/ JLL AP teams to build applications and complete PPM billing. It will involve investigating any ongoing problems to a resolution to ensure all works completed are billed to the clients as per their contract T&C’s · General administration will include keeping updated systems including finance documentation, attaching planned maintenance and reactive documents to the CAFM system sheets, timesheets, and day to day correspondence, etc. · Various ad-hoc projects will also arise and ownership will also be the responsibility of the Administrator. Understand and priorities work to contractual SLAs in relation individual tasks. Subcontractor correspondence for call outs, access arrangements, completion reports & compliance related documentation. Assisting with administration, including but not limited to compliance documentation & sub-contractor attendance / works. Creating Reactive / PPM task completion via CAFM system - as required. Duties and Responsibilities: Helpdesk Duties. Handle and escalate challenging situations proactively with customer sensitivity. Team Collaboration:  external and internal stakeholder engagement to ensure embedded trust, efficient execution and successful completion of tasks. Ensure that all jobs are ‘closed off’ once completed satisfactorily. Administrative Duties. · Raising quotes of extra works for the client, following through the process to obtain client purchase orders. · Raising job numbers and purchase orders on the Corrigo system, ensuring all information is fully detailed, documented and correct. · Keeping an updated filing system of PO’s, delivery notes, quotes, service sheets, etc which must be clearly documented – ensuring all related documents have been attached to the corresponding Corrigo WO. · Input of timesheets. · Other ad-hoc duties including ordering stationery, general supplies, and uniform. Financial Duties. · Financially aware and able to assist with budget control, profit and loss reporting etc. · Debt management and Credit control for portfolio · Weekly WIP review and action. Prepare quotations, budget estimates when required. Maintaining quote log and related updates via CAFM system Raise all purchase orders for goods and service. Daily liaison with stakeholders regarding purchasing and finance related issues. Tracking and monitoring invoices for completed works ahead of payment release. Raising and submitting invoices to the client within requited timeframes. Create and present financial reports monthly for client authorisation. Track and manage monthly spend against various budgets set by client. Provide general administration support to the BSM & Account Manager as required. Oversee CAFM system for all Engineering tasks. Generate and present management reports monthly on current stats and status. Input Engineering team timesheets weekly and direct overtime to correct budget lines. Assist Engineering team with Payroll, HR related queries, and general requirements. Deal with client queries, with a positive and flexible approach. respond, resolve, and escalate where necessary. Schedule meetings, book rooms and take minutes. Any other ad hoc duties as appropriate Skills: · Ability to communicate with the clients and Engineers, at all levels. · Attention to detail regarding financial matters. · Clear Email communication with end client · Confidence to lead team calls regarding financial matters related to WIP & billing. Knowledge: · Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook · Experience of using a facilities-based system, preferably Corrigo & People Soft   Location: Remote –London, GBR   If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!   At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.   JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

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