Contracts Administrator

Our client is currently recruiting for a Contracts Administrator. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a permanent, full-time basis and offers hybrid working.

ROLE:

Support in the management of contractual and commercial matters across the business ensuring consistency, compliance and alignment to the company contracting principles. Maintain and support a portfolio of contracts throughout the project lifecycle ensuring that the relevant controls are in place and adhered to. Contribute and support various functions in business development and tendering opportunities. Support supply chain management through the monitoring of key vendor agreements, compliance activities, and post-tender contract management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Review framework agreements in various supply chain categories including operational and corporate functions.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, legal, and procurement, review pre-tender documentation.
3. Implement standard contracting principles, ensuring consistency and best practices.
4. Review ancillary documents, including non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements, partnership/consortium agreements, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
5. Responsible for the management and update of contract registers to support early engagement in contract negotiations.
6. Draft and issue key contractual correspondence.
7. Administration of any IR35 documents and owner of the contractual portal.

REQUIREMENTS:

Essential:

1. Bachelor's degree in business management, law or equivalent.
2. Experience working with NEC, LOGIC Contracts.
3. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Desirable:

1. Experience in role of similar level, and accountability.
2. Analytical mindset with a strong ability to assess and mitigate risks.
3. Experience with Think Project, CEMAR.

Key Competencies:

1. Knowledge of standard contracting principles and best practices.
2. Ability to work on own initiative.
3. Excellent relationship management with key internal and external stakeholders.
4. Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
5. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
6. Excellent attention to detail, diligence and self-discipline.

Work Environment/Conditions:

Office Based with Occasional Travel within the UK