Description
Contract Administrator
£80,000 to £100,000
Bonus, Pension, Healthcare and Benefits
London & Home Counties
We are currently working with a large international main contractor in Europe, a business with a significant track record in the Energy from Waste and Renewable Gas markets in the UK. The business acts as a multi-disciplinary engineering and construction contractor as well as project developer, delivering wholly turnkey plants and facilities. Due to a large portfolio of work in the UK and a growing pipeline of future projects they are currently investing in their contract management team which helps to develop, deliver and hand over major projects for the organisation. As part of this investment they currently require an additional Contract Administrator to embellish the teams strength and capability.
Responsibilities
Supporting project procurement and developing procurement strategies Establishing contract summaries and briefings for the business Developing a collaborative relationship with JV partners and investors Supporting the Project Director to review budgets and with commercial and contractual aspects of projects with clients, suppliers and partners Proactively pursuing resolution of internal and external commercial disputes Taking the lead regarding formal project disputes with the assistance of legal department Preparing and maintaining contractual correspondence Working with external experts and specialists on major projects Advising on payment procedures, project bonds, guarantees and insurance. Contractual administration and change management Managing and advising on different types of claims Risk management
Requirements
Ideally you with be dual qualified in a construction or engineering discipline with further Legal or Contract management training At least 10 years of experience in construction project delivery, ideally at least some within renewables, energy or industrial plants. Proficient with standard form and bespoke contracts including ideally NEC and FIDIC
- Exposure to dispute resolution/avoidance, claims management, arbitration desirable
- A people person, a team player and someone enthusiastic with the drive and motivation to want to develop and progress their career
Excellent commercial and financial awareness Someone passionate about construction
This is an excellent opportunity within a first class international organisation, with a team-oriented working culture, offering its staff significant learning and development opportunities.
If you require more information or would like to be considered, please send your CV in confidence to barry.haylett@north-gate.co.uk. All applications are received in confidence and will only put forward to the client for consideration after your consent has been given.
If unsure whether to apply, please don’t hesitate to contact us for a confidential discussion and we would be glad to help qualify your interest and suitability.
All applications treated in strict confidence.
