Contract Administrator

Crossrail currently have a requirement for a Contract Administrator in London at least until late-December 2018.

Role Brief:

• To support the Project Manager in relation to the development and implementation of a Contract Management Program for the project consistent with Contracts Management Policies and Work Processes, Procedures and Systems.
• Ensure all commercial and contract issues are dealt within the projects at the lowest level cognisant with the delegated authorities.
• Perform any and all duties allocated by the Project Manager to ensure successful commercial management of the project goals and objectives.
• Supporting the Project Manager in providing the Project Team with reviews and analysis of the contract performance data.
• Supporting the Project Manager in maintaining a working relationship with the Project, Functional and Corporate Teams.
• Managing multiple framework and construction contracts.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or Cost Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Experience and some formal training in pricing, contract law, contract drafting, administration and negotiation of change orders, effective correspondence, planning and scheduling, and cost control.
• Thorough knowledge of contract administration as appropriate to a multi-discipline major UK construction project.
• Extensive knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts, with operational implementation and daily contractor management.
• Working knowledge of engineering/construction industry contracting practices.