Senior Contract Administrator

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The Senior Contracts Administrator is responsible for managing the end-to-end commercial and contractual administration of medium-to-large-scale commercial projects (Utilities). With approximately 6 years of experience, this role provides strong support to the Contracts Manager and Project Director, ensuring that all contractual obligations are met, variations are managed, and project financial outcomes are optimized.

The Senior Contracts Administrator works closely with the client, project, procurement, design, and site teams to manage head contracts and subcontracts, mitigate commercial risk, and maintain accurate and timely project financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Contract & Commercial Management

• Review, interpret, and administer head contracts (FIDIC) for assigned commercial projects.
• Ensure compliance with all contractual obligations, including notices, deliverables, insurances, bonds, and warranties.
• Prepare and manage contract correspondence, including notices of delay, extension of time, variation notices, and claims, in accordance with contract requirements and time bars.
• Support negotiation and agreement of contract terms, amendments, and commercial resolutions with clients and key subcontractors.

Variations, Claims & Dispute Support

• Identify, evaluate, and price variations and claims arising from design changes, site conditions, client instructions, and program impacts.
• Prepare variation proposals, substantiation, and supporting documentation for client approval.
• Assist in the preparation and defense of contractual claims, including delay and disruption claims, in collaboration with planners and project managers.
• Support the Contracts Manager in managing and resolving commercial issues and disputes with clients and subcontractors, escalating as needed.

Subcontract Administration

• Prepare and issue tender packages to subcontractors, including scopes of work, commercial conditions, and tender evaluation criteria.
• Evaluate subcontractor tenders, support negotiation of terms, and make recommendations for award.
• Draft, review, and administer subcontracts, ensuring back-to-back alignment with head contract obligations.
• Manage subcontractor progress claims, variations, extensions of time, and final accounts, ensuring timely assessment and payment in line with contract requirements.

Cost Control, Reporting & Forecasting

• Assist in preparing and maintaining project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, including cost to complete, committed and incurred costs, and forecast final cost.
• Track and report on commercial performance indicators, including margin, variation status, contingency usage, and risk/opportunity registers.
• Work with finance and project teams to reconcile project accounts, address discrepancies, and support accurate revenue recognition.

Procurement & Commercial Risk Management

• Support development and implementation of procurement strategies for trades and suppliers aligned with project program and budget.
• Identify commercial and contractual risks, propose mitigation measures, and ensure they are reflected in contracts and commercial arrangements.
• Ensure appropriate levels of insurance, securities, guarantees, and warranties are in place and maintained throughout the project.
• Assist in supplier and subcontractor performance reviews from a commercial standpoint.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain comprehensive and well-organized commercial