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PROFILE

As Contracts Administrator, you will support the Head of Department, Project Managers, and the Legal & Contract Management team by ensuring the effective administration of contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contract Administration
  
• Administer and maintain project contracts and related documentation.
  
• Monitor contractual obligations, milestones, deliverables, and critical deadlines.
  
• Track guarantees, insurances, contractual notices, and project deliverables.
  
• Support contract close-out and project completion activities.
  
• Contractual Communications
  
• Prepare and manage contractual correspondence, notices, and formal communications.
  
• Maintain contract correspondence registers and audit trails.
  
• Ensure contractual communications are issued within required timeframes.
  
• Assist project teams in identifying events requiring contractual notification.
  
• Claims and Variations Management
  
• Support the administration of extensions of time (EOTs), claims, variations, change orders, and compensation events.
  
• Maintain claims and variation registers.
  
• Compile supporting records and monitor progress through to resolution and close-out.
  
• Commercial Administration
  
• Assist with progress payment applications and payment certificates.
  
• Track approved claims, variations, and payment milestones.
  
• Liaise with Finance regarding payment provisions and receivables.
  
• Maintain commercial records and reporting information.
  
• Risk, Reporting and Project Support
  
• Maintain commercial, contractual, risk, variation, and correspondence registers.
  
• Support the identification and escalation of contractual and commercial risks.
  
• Participate in project meetings and support audits, reviews, and project close-out activities.
  

What You'll Need

Relevant tertiary qualification in:

• Construction Management
  
• Commercial Management
  
• Business Administration
  
• Law
  
• Contract Management
  
• Quantity Surveying
  
• Engineering
  
• Or a related field
  

Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in contract administration, commercial administration, or project controls.
  
• Experience within construction, heavy lifting, infrastructure, energy, or renewable energy projects will be advantageous.
  
• Knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, GCC, or similar contract frameworks will be highly beneficial.
  
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  

Competencies

• Strong understanding of contract administration principles.
  

• Commercial and contractual risk awareness.
  
• Excellent written communication skills.
  
• Strong organisational and document control capabilities.
  
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.