Company Overview
Wernick are specialists in the design and construction of temporary permanent modular building projects. We offer sophisticated and sustainable offsite building solutions that inspire creative architectural individuality with accelerated project delivery. With a proud history dating back to 1934, the Wernick Group has grown over 90 years to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.
We are seeking a Contracts Administrator to play a crucial role in the successful implementation of project delivery, you will work closely with Pre-Construction, Contract Managers and Finance teams for the administration & set-up of projects, capturing costs and ensuring that contract terms and mechanisms are followed to ensure that projects costs are received on-time and that budgets are delivered.
Please note this role is a 6 Month FTC but possible opportunity for roles within Modular Hire after this period.
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Important Information
Location: Wernick Modular Hire, Wolverhampton Road, Cannock, England, Cannock, WS11 1LY
Date Posted: 6th March 2026
Closing Date: 3rd April 2026
Industry: land / Property and Construction
Job Type: Fixed Term
Salary: Based on Experience
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the administration of Pre-Construction activities in relation design, commercial and delivery from order won stage to commencement of the construction phase.
- Assist with the administration of technical specification requirements and drawings for individual projects.
- Be the point of contact for client's and their design teams.
- Administer and oversee the supply chain In relation to orders.
- Assist with the administration of external consultants to ensure outputs are aligned with design, specification and time-line requirements.
- Assist with handover meetings with the delivery teams prior to construction to ensure the project design and commercial strategy is implemented and the delivery team have complete and accurate information.
- Carry out any other duties and activities as required.
Essential Criteria
- Good verbal and written communication
- Demonstrate negotiation
- Attention to detail & organisational skills
- Financial awareness
- Analytical and problem solving
- Administrative experience
- Computer software e.g. Microsoft Word & Excel
- UK driving licence – as some travel may be required
Preferred Criteria
- Previous experience within the construction industry would be an advantage but not essential, as full training will be given.
What You Will Get In Return
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
- Option to buy extra holidays
- Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
- Christmas Shutdown
- Early finish Friday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group pension
- Annual salary review (each January)
- Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance program
- Training and progression opportunities
- Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
- Employee Referral scheme
- Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
- Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
- Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency's own risk and will be interpreted as gifts. We have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us or any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you directly.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK
What you will need
Required criteria
- Full UK drivers license
- IT Literate including Microsoft Project
- Good verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail & organisational skills
- Financial awareness
- Analytical and problem solving
- Administrative experience
Desired criteria
- Previous experience within the construction industry would be an advantage but not essential, as full training will be given.
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