Contract Administrator 

Company Overview

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 serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy, and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation and sustainability, and our covenants – integrity, respect, collaboration, trust, and delivery. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world's infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.

We are currently recruiting for long term career professionals, with an initial assignment supporting CityFibre Telecommunications projects across the UK. Bechtel has been selected as a Delivery Partner on a £4 Billion programme to bring high speed internet connectivity to communities. The core focus is to deploy next generation fibre infrastructure across the public sector, businesses, mobile operators, and homes. These projects are key to improving connectivity for millions of people and boosting economic productivity in the long-term.

To achieve this goal individuals from Bechtel bring their experience and expertise to the role while working within the client’s organisation as part of an integrated team. We commit to supporting the client’s goals while promoting our values of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust and collaboration guided by our Vision, Values and Covenants.

Position Summary

As a Contracts administrator you will lead the commercial cost and contractual management on existing contracts in one or multiple towns and cities which will include new build, city enhancement projects and field service frameworks. Working as part of our Supply Chain division you will always promote health and safety values and will support your assigned build delivery teams to manage cost, mitigate risks, maintain relationships and ultimately, protect the client both contractually and commercially.

Typical Responsibilities

·       Overall contract administration, including producing valuation certificates, issuing correspondence, claims, budget monitoring and producing contract/workstream performance data (primarily within an NEC Option B remeasurable environment).

·       Assess, negotiate and authorise submission of project variations.

·       Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks through implementing policies for risk management.

·       Compiling the monthly measurement of supplier KPI’s and reporting  for the relevant build area/contract  

·       Providing robust, timely and accurate cost and value data for each build area  and progress in relation to the programme schedule

·       Be the lead commercial point of contact in the city build team and provide commercial and contractual advice & expertise to these teams.

·       Build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships with build partners and with key internal stakeholders

·       To be able to problem solve & be creative in finding solutions. 

  Desirable Skills and Qualifications

·       Experience in quantity surveying/contract administration within construction (ideally in telecoms or similar).

·       Working knowledge of NEC forms of contract preferred or similar engineering and construction form of contract.

·       Relevant university degree (or in lieu of degree additional demonstrated experience) and work experience leading to a thorough understanding of the role requirements and job knowledge.

·       Full clean UK Driving License.

·       Effective communication skills and ability to work and build relationships with various stakeholders.

·       Knowledge of law, negotiations, or contract management gained through education or experience.

·       Experience with using spreadsheets to collate and interpret financial data.

What you can expect from us

At Bechtel we offer a competitive salary package with the opportunity for flexible working to achieve greater work-life balance. Employee wellbeing is at the centre of our business and Bechtel is committed to offering you the benefits and resources to live healthy lives. We can offer:

·       Flexible Working

·       Private Medical Coverage

·       Life Insurance Program

·       Pension Scheme

·       Employee Assistance Program

·       Long Term Disability Scheme

Grade 23 

• Assists  Manager by performing activities with a defined scope 
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analysing situations 
• Works under clearly defined guidelines and receives detailed instructions on all work 

Grade 24 

• Assists Manager by performing activities with a broad scope 
• Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action 
• Moderate supervision with some latitude for judgement 

Our Commitment

Bechtel’s Vision, Values and Covenants commit us to the ideals of fairness, diversity, inclusion, trust, and collaboration, among others. These values help define our culture, our way of doing business, and the positive impact we aim to make in the world through our people and projects. At our project sites and offices, we have many colleagues from different nationalities, religions, and backgrounds working together to accomplish amazing things.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.