Senior Contract Administrator at Blakskill Limited

About the Role

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated Senior Contract Administrator to manage complex contract portfolios and ensure successful project delivery through strategic contract management and commercial oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Define contract packaging and phasing strategies aligned with project objectives
• Evaluate risk allocation and commercial frameworks
• Develop procurement and contracting strategies and advise on suitable contract types and delivery methods
• Lead tender preparation and documentation, managing prequalification processes for contractors and suppliers
• Evaluate tender submissions and conduct commercial and technical bid analysis
• Lead negotiations of contract terms and conditions
• Prepare contract award recommendations and maintain comprehensive contract documentation and filing systems
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract terms, specifications, drawings, and scope of work
• Monitor contract cost performance against budgets and identify cost overrun risks
• Implement cost mitigation strategies and prepare cost reports and financial summaries
• Coordinate with legal, procurement, and finance teams for payment processing and manage payment schedules
• Review contractor claims including time extensions and additional costs
• Conduct detailed claim analysis and prepare formal responses and determinations
• Negotiate claim settlements and manage counterclaims
• Document claim positions and coordinate with legal advisors on complex claims
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Monitor changes in contract law and industry regulations
• Provide contract training to project personnel

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 10–15+ years of experience in construction contract management, preferably with multi-project portfolios
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial negotiation strategies
• Experience in Road and Bridge projects within the Oil & Gas sector is highly desirable