Contract Administrator / Commercial Contracts Specialist – Energy & Natural Resource

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Contract Administrator to join our growing commercial team in London / South East. This role will support successful project delivery through effective post-contract administration, ensuring contractual compliance, risk management, and optimal commercial outcomes, and requires a proactive, commercially aware individual who can operate confidently in a fast-paced environment both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of contract administration activities across the post-award lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and internal governance.
• Support project and commercial teams in managing contractual documentation, correspondence and contract records.
• Administer change management processes, including evaluation of variations, compensation events and contractual amendments.
• Assist with the assessment and management of claims and disputes, ensuring positions are aligned with contractual entitlements.
• Monitor contract performance against key indicators, including cost, programme and compliance metrics.
• Identify, manage and escalate commercial risks, issues and non-compliances during contract execution.
• Attend and support contract kick-off, progress and close-out meetings, including preparation of meeting minutes and actions.
• Ensure contractors meet contractual obligations, including submission of required documentation and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate and auditable contract records, ensuring traceability of all key communications and decisions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including project management, procurement, legal and finance teams to support successful project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and supporting development of best practice.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, Business or a related discipline
• Familiarity with standard forms of contract such as NEC3/NEC4, FIDIC or JCT
• Demonstrable experience in post-contract administration within infrastructure, energy or major capital projects
• Proven ability to manage contract changes, variations and claims processes
• Strong understanding of contract management principles and lifecycle
• Ability to interpret contract terms and provide clear commercial input
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in document control and reporting
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work independently and integrate quickly into an established team
• Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with strong problem‑solving capability
• Competence in standard digital tools and systems

Benefits

• Full time, permanent
• Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits
• Pension contribution
• Car Allowance
• 25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)
• Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects
• Career development opportunities both in UK and globally
• Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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