Contract Administrator

Role Overview

Contract Administrator at AtkinsRéalis. The role manages contractual, commercial, and cost-related matters for Projects, supporting effective contract administration, change management, payment certification, claims management, and commercial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Company Overview

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization that connects people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. The company works with industry partners, clients, and a global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers to engineer a better future for the planet and its people.

Role Purpose

The Commercial / Contract Administrator ensures effective administration of construction contracts, manages commercial performance against budgets, oversees change control and variations, resolves claims and disputes, certifies payments, and maintains comprehensive contractual records and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Administration

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with project requirements and contractual obligations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract conditions, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Interpret contract clauses and provide contractual guidance to project teams.
• Review contractual correspondence and prepare formal responses on commercial and contractual matters.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records, registers, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure all contract administration activities comply with client requirements and project governance procedures.

Commercial Management

• Monitor project costs and commercial performance against approved budgets.
• Assist in the preparation and review of cost forecasts, financial reports, and commercial assessments.
• Support project leadership in identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Track commitments, expenditures, and cost trends throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare commercial reports for management and client review.

Change Management & Variations

• Manage variation orders, contract amendments, and change requests.
• Review contractor submissions for variations and assess entitlement, cost impact, and schedule implications.
• Prepare commercial evaluations and recommendations for approval.
• Monitor change management processes to ensure timely resolution of commercial issues.
• Maintain variation logs and change control records.

Claims Management

• Assess contractual entitlement and supporting documentation.
• Support preparation of contractual responses, determinations, and recommendations.
• Assist in the resolution of commercial disputes and claims negotiations.
• Coordinate with planning, engineering, and commercial teams to substantiate project positions.

Payment Certification

• Review contractor interim payment applications and supporting documentation.
• Verify quantities, progress achievements, and contract milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to validate completed works.
• Prepare payment recommendations and certifications in accordance with contract provisions.
• Monitor payment status and ensure compliance with project procedures.

Measurement & Quantity Verification

• Review measured quantities associated with bridge and infrastructure works.
• Support quantity reconciliation and cost verification activities.

Procurement & Subcontract Administration

• Support procurement activities and contract award recommendations.
• Assist in preparation and review of tender documentation, BOQs, commercial schedules, and contract conditions.
• Evaluate commercial aspects of contractor and supplier bids.
• Administer subcontracts and monitor compliance with agreed commercial terms.
• Assist with supplier and subcontractor performance reviews.

Risk Management

• Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies to protect project interests.
• Maintain commercial risk registers and issue logs.
• Monitor risk exposure associated with scope changes, delays, and contractor performance.
• Provide recommendations to project management regarding commercial risk management.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence and approvals.
• Support audits and commercial compliance reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Construction Law, Commercial Management, or Project Management is desirable.
• Professional membership with RICS, CIArb, ICE, AACE, or equivalent professional institutions is preferred.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience in commercial management, quantity surveying, or contract administration.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on major bridge, highway, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience working under FIDIC contract forms is essential.
• Experience on GCC and Saudi Arabian infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Experience working with consultants, PMCs, government clients, or major contractors is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills.
• Advanced cost management and financial reporting capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of claims and dispute resolution processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and contractual compliance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware and results-driven.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High level of integrity and professional judgment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.

Additional Information

• Worker Type: Employee
• Job Type: Regular
• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation and housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to hiring individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives, and believes that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability.