Senior Contract Administrator

Join us in engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-leading design, engineering and project management organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.

We have a strong presence in the Middle East that enables us to build deep and lasting relationships with our clients. We share their goals and long-term ambitions; we’re on the same journey to create places and infrastructure which will support long term sustainable development, healthy living and vibrant communities.

We are seeking a Senior Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator is responsible for administration functions of Pre-qualification, Vendor registration and Vendor performance processes. He or she will also support the Procurement team on all contractual administrative tasks and duties as required and liaise directly with Vendors during the Pre-qualification process. He or She will support members of the Supply Chain team with general administrative tasks related to correspondence, organizing meetings with the Vendors and completing / archiving the relevant forms.

Responsibilities

The Contracts Administrator will be responsible for:

• Guiding the Vendor through from registration of interest to Pre-qualification process

• Updating the Vendor’s profile on the client database

• Setting up feedback meetings between the Vendor, Project Manager and Commercial manager to assess performance

• Updating Vendor performance meetings and improvement plans

• Registering change requests on the database

• Supporting the Head of Delivery on Consultant recommendation reports

• Issuing payment milestone notifications to the project finance provider

• Developing the contracts administration function work plan.

• Ensuring that contract management is to the highest professional standards, that all information is current, and the team is receiving the information they needs to fulfil their responsibilities

Desirable:

• Good communicator and can engage directly with client

• 10+ years of experience.

• Arabic speaking would be particular benefit.

• Excellent written communication

• Excellent contract knowledge (ideally in Fidic) with background in contract admin/expert witness/employer’s agent etc.

• Quantity Surveying background required – role will require flexibility

• Ability to lead a team of estimators to deliver a cost plan (on a package basis) subject to review from senior cost planning team/CD

Why choose AtkinsRéalis

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

Thrive with us. When you join us, your wellbeing, health and safety become our top priority.

Engineering the future with digital. From design and engineering to project management, digital is fundamental to our way of working.

Champion lasting change. We build sustainability into everything we do.