Contracts Administrator

Our client is a successful and well-respected civil engineering contractor, currently delivering a number of exciting, large infrastructure projects and with ambitious growth plans in place. They are seeking a Contracts Administrator to work on a major infrastructure project near Portsmouth. The Contracts Administrator will assist the Contract Manager with the contract administration on this project, and the role will cover a broad spectrum of contract related matters including programme, change and risk management, dispute avoidance and procurement.

Applicants may already be working in a similar role or perhaps be a Graduate in Quantity Surveying, Law or Business Studies.

The Contracts Administrator responsibilities include but are not limited to;

Assisting with:
• Legal agreements relating to Licenses & Consents, Surety’s and Bonds
• Insurances & Warranties
• Proposed agreements and documents to ensure they reflect agreements reached
• Management of the change process (Compensation Events) ensuring deadlines are met
• Drafting correspondence
• Management of contractual matters with supply chain partners as and when required
• Liaison with clients’ and statutory providers’ legal representatives and engaging with our own legal counsel when necessary
• Review the contract and draft advice notes setting out the contract requirements and make proposals for responses and compliance

Responsible for:
• Arranging and attending meetings and negotiations, taking notes, issuing minutes and actions
• Administration of the contract communications system
• Producing reports and supporting information as directed
• Required qualifications, skills, experience

Qualifications/Skills:
• Similar experience or Degree/HND qualification
• Full driving licence
• GCSE Maths & English
• Strong IT skills; Microsoft, Word, Excel and Outlook

Company Benefits;
• Salary £28k - £40k depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension match up to 10%

To find out more or to apply for this role, please contact Lynne Crawford 07776 301780 or lynne.crawford@runresourcing.co.uk