Cost and Contract Analyst

Estates Division are looking for a new Contract & Cost Analyst, where you'll play a pivotal role in managing the financial and contractual integrity of a £25 million annual maintenance and minor works programme across a diverse estate of over 370 buildings. This is a strategic and hands-on role, supporting the stewardship of an estate valued at over £3.4 billion. You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external contractors to ensure that all contractual arrangements are robust, compliant, and deliver long-term value for the University.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts for maintenance and facilities services.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure performance, compliance, and value for money.
• Support procurement processes, including tender evaluations and contract awards.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis and financial modelling to inform strategic decisions.
• Monitor budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage contract lifecycles and maintain performance metrics.
• Develop policies and templates to improve consistency and compliance.
• Deliver training and expert advice to Estates Division colleagues.

About You

You'll bring a strong foundation in contract law, procurement, and financial analysis, ideally within the education or public sector. You'll be confident working independently and collaboratively, with excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in contract negotiation and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of public procurement regulations and standard construction contracts (e.g., NEC, JCT).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills.

Desirable:

• Legal or procurement qualification (e.g., CIPS, RICS, LLM).
• Experience in higher education or facilities management.

Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:

• Competitive rates of pay with automatic service related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
• Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries)
• An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
• Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
• Schemes to support with relocation

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If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email Estates Division on EDR@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference BA47194 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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