Contract Administrator

As a Contract Administrator within a water sector consultancy, you will play a key role in supporting the management of contracts related to advisory, environmental services, and engineering projects. You’ll ensure that contracts are effectively drafted, tracked, and administered in line with both client and regulatory expectations, with a strong focus on NEC contracts and frameworks commonly used in the UK water industry. 

The ideal candidate will be proactive and solutions-oriented with good analytical and problem-solving skills. They should be a confident communicator across both technical and non-technical stakeholder group. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Draft, review, and administer contracts for projects involving water infrastructure, asset management, environmental services, and consulting. 
• Support the preparation and management of NEC contracts, task orders, sub-consultant agreements, and client framework agreements. 
• Maintain a central contract repository, ensuring accurate documentation and version control. 
• Monitor key milestones, deliverables, payment terms, and renewal dates. 
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement, and finance teams to ensure compliance with contract terms and internal governance. 
• Provide guidance on contractual risks and mitigation strategies during project planning and execution. 
• Assist with contract change management, including variations, extensions, and dispute resolution processes. 
• Prepare reports on contract performance, compliance status, and risk exposure. 
• Provide guidance and support to other departments on contract-related matters. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

Essential: 

• Experience in contract administration or commercial support within the engineering or utilities sector, ideally in the water industry. 
• Familiarity with NEC suite of contracts (ECC, PSC, TSC). 
• Strong attention to detail and document control. 
• Ability to interpret legal, technical, and commercial contract clauses. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and contract management tools (e.g., CEMAR, Ariba SAP, Asite, or similar CLM systems).

Desirable: 

• Understanding of UK water company procurement processes and AMP (Asset Management Plan) cycles. 
• Experience working on framework agreements with water utilities (e.g., Thames Water, Severn Trent, United Utilities). 
• Understanding of IR35 regulations and compliance.
• Degree or professional qualification in law, construction management, business administration, or a related field.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.