Contract Specialist

The Contracts Specialist will support the administration, management, and compliance of construction consultancy contracts across major infrastructure, transportation, aviation, mixed-use, and giga-project developments. The role is responsible for contract administration, change management, claims support, commercial correspondence, contractual risk management, and ensuring compliance with contract conditions throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Contract Administration Administer consultancy and construction contracts in accordance with contract conditions. Review contract documents and identify contractual obligations, risks, and key deliverables. Maintain contract records, correspondence, and contractual documentation. Support contract execution, amendments, extensions, and closeout activities. Change Management Review and evaluate Variation Orders (VOs). Assess Extension of Time (EOT) submissions. Monitor contract changes and maintain change registers. Ensure changes comply with contractual requirements and approval procedures. Claims & Dispute Support Support the preparation, evaluation, and negotiation of claims. Review contractor and consultant claims for entitlement and contractual compliance. Assist in the resolution of commercial and contractual disputes. Prepare contractual position papers and claim assessments. Commercial & Contract Compliance Monitor contractor compliance with contract terms and conditions. Review notices, contractual correspondence, and commercial submissions. Ensure compliance with procurement and governance requirements. Support audits and contract compliance reviews. Stakeholder Coordination Liaise with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Cost Managers, Legal teams, and Clients. Participate in commercial and contractual meetings. Provide contractual advice to project teams. Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives. Reporting Prepare contractual and commercial reports. Maintain risk, claim, and variation logs. Track contract performance and key contractual milestones. Support management reporting on claims, variations, and contract status.

Education Bachelor's Degree in: Civil Engineering Construction Management Quantity Surveying Law Business Administration Related discipline Experience At least 10+ years experience in Contracts Administration, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or Contract Management. Experience in consultancy firms preferred. Experience on: Mega Projects Infrastructure Projects Transportation Projects Aviation Projects (Preferred but not mandatory) Technical Knowledge Strong understanding of: FIDIC Contracts Contract Administration Claims Management Extension of Time (EOT) Delay Analysis Variation Orders (VO) Contractual Correspondence Procurement Processes Commercial Management Risk Management Dispute Resolution Systems & Software Microsoft Excel (Advanced) Microsoft Word PowerPoint Aconex Oracle Primavera P6 (preferred) Power BI (preferred) Document Control Systems Certifications MRICS  RICS Certifications CCM PMP PMI-SP CIArb Certified Contract Management qualifications

Contract Administration: Administer consultancy and construction contracts; review documents for obligations, risks, and deliverables; maintain contract records and documentation; support execution, amendments, extensions, and closeout. Change Management: Review Variation Orders, assess Extensions of Time, monitor changes, and maintain change registers; ensure compliance with requirements and approval procedures. Claims & Dispute Support: Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate claims; review entitlement and compliance; assist in resolving disputes; prepare position papers and assessments. Commercial & Contract Compliance: Monitor contractor compliance; review notices and submissions; ensure procurement and governance compliance; support audits and contract reviews. Stakeholder Coordination: Liaise with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, Cost Managers, Legal teams, and Clients; participate in meetings; provide contractual advice; coordinate with contractors, consultants, and client representatives. Reporting: Prepare contractual and commercial reports; maintain risk, claim, and variation logs; track performance and milestones; support management reporting on claims, variations, and contract status.