Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator for world-leading design, engineering and project management consultancy, London.

Your new company
Working for a world-leading design, engineering and project management global consultancy based in London who are currently looking for a Contracts Administrator to join their Buying team.

Your new role
You will be supporting the Contracts Lead for the performance of contracts administration. Ensuring that all activities are performed in a timely manner in accordance with the Project Schedule and Contracting plan and liaise regularly with the Project team, providing regular reports and documents including general conditions of contract and specific contract documents.
You will be responsible for reviewing documents prepared by the buyer in accordance with the timing requirements of the contracting plan, review contract queries and will need to attend pre-award negotiations with short listed tenders managed by the buyer.
You will chair contract meetings with suppliers and record any minutes of meetings, instructions and agreements on contractual matters.
You will be responsible for erecting a filing system and ensure it is maintained in accordance with established Project procedures. You will review certification of progress payments as per Project procedures, obtain approvals, issue of contact variation orders, maintain records and update computerised data bank of contractor's progress and compliance with contractual requirements.

What you'll need to succeed
Experience in a Contract or Procurement Administration role is preferred. You will have the ability to review complex contractual documents like service-level agreements and sale agreements. You will need to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, knowledge of customers and MS Office applications as well as proven analytical and organisational skills.

What you'll get in return
You will be surrounded by the skills, knowledge, and support to help you succeed. You will be provided with a portfolio of training and development courses, which includes an active programme of inhouse as well as external training for all staff. You will be part of a diverse work force that believes everyone deserves to thrive, without exception.
When you start your journey, you will enjoy "Total reward" a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career, and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health and wellbeing benefits and a career planning for the senior stage in your career.

What you need to do now
If you feel this role would be of interest, please apply with an updated copy of your CV which highlights your relevant skills for the role or contact me on the number below for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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