Senior Contract Administrator at Blakskill Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Define contract packaging and phasing strategies.
• Evaluate risk allocation and commercial frameworks.
• Develop procurement and contracting strategies aligned with project objectives and advise on suitable contract types and delivery methods.
• Lead tender preparation and documentation, managing prequalification processes for contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor contract cost performance against budgets.
• Evaluate tender submissions and commercial proposals.
• 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.
• Coordinate with legal, procurement, and finance teams for payment processing and manage payment schedules.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Monitor changes in contract law and industry regulations.
• Provide contract training to project personnel.
• Identify cost overrun risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare cost reports and financial summaries.
• Review contractor claims (time extensions, additional costs, disruptions), conduct detailed claim analysis, and prepare formal responses and determinations.
• Negotiate claim settlements and manage counterclaims.
• Document claim positions and recommendations and coordinate with legal advisors on complex claims.

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.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.