Contract Administrator (Quantity Survey) - Defence

SNC Lavalin's Atkins business is one of the largest multidisciplinary, multi sector engineering design consultancies in the world and is part of the SNC Lavalin Group.

As one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies with a leading track record in the defence sector, Atkins are ideally placed to respond to this market. We have a broad establishment and proud, 50 year history throughout the Middle East region

Role:

Pre-Contract:

• Feasibility studies (cost per key, cost per m2 etc.);
• Cost Planning and estimating (BCIS and NRM1);
• Value Engineering, cash flow forecasts, Whole Life Costing, risk management;
• Bills of Quantities production (POMI and CESSM3);
• Tender services including compilation, tender analysis, negotiations and recommendations;
• Contract drafting (FIDIC).

• Management of bonds, insurances and guarantee logs;
• Interim valuations and payment certificates;
• Contract administration;
• Variations analysis, recommendations and management;
• Risk and value management and cost control functions;
• Costs analysis project work;
• Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks;
• Preparation of progress/ cost reports;
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations;
• Attendance and representation at commercial meetings.

Experiences and Qualifications:

• Candidates must have contracts administration experience
• Degree in Quantity Surveying from recognised university;
• Minimum of 5-10 years’ experience;
• Must have consultant and/or client background for minimum of 2 years';
• Knowledge in the use of QS software CATO or similar is required;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;
• Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills.

We offer an excellent package which includes:

• A competitive salary;
• Accommodation allowance;
• Transportation allowance;
• Medical and life insurance cover;
• 22 calendar days annual leave;
• Company gratuity scheme;
• Discretionary bonus scheme;
• Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants