2022 - University Graduate (UK) - QS / Contracts Administrator

Requisition ID:  245303

Relocation Authorized:  None

Grade:  22

Position to be Panel Interviewed?  Yes 

Requisition Posting End Date:  

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

We are looking for ambitious, capable and driven graduates (0 to 3 years’ experience) to work within the Contracts / Commercial team.

 The successful candidate will enjoy working in an experienced team, integrated with the client, to assist development of commercial systems and the preparation and management of contracts for major infrastructure works.  The work will involve coordination across the team and with contractors to complete works in a sustainable and fair manner.  The role will involve engagement with design, construction, project controls and legal teams to issue tenders and manage contracts, including the resolution of changes and claims.  This is an exciting opportunity to contribute and develop project critical commercial skills.

JOB DIMENSIONS

Supervision Received

Structured supervision from the project Manager of Contracts and Procurement.

Functional guidance from regional Manager of Contracts and Procurement.

Opportunity to join the mentoring program.

DETAILED JOB DIMENSIONS

Manage work performance, early warnings, compensation events, disputes, payments and securities.

Review construction and engineering work performance in the field to contracted requirements.

Participate in tender / award processes.

Coordinate with other team members to analyse the commercial merit of disputed positions.

Participate in process improvement initiatives aligned to client project development needs.

Prepare reports enabling proactive executive management decisions project progress and risks.

JOB KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

Degree in Business, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or Construction Management.

Interest in supply chain management, quantity surveying or commercial aspects of construction projects.