Contract / Commercial Administrator / Senior QS

Overview

Your Role

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• Administer and manage project commercial and contractual matters on behalf of the consultant and client.
• Review, verify, and certify contractor interim payment applications in accordance with contract requirements.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, and expenditures to ensure effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate, negotiate, and recommend variations, change orders, and compensation events.
• Review contractor claims related to time, cost, disruption, and extensions of time in coordination with project controls and contract teams.
• Provide commercial advice and recommendations to the client regarding contractual entitlements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Administer contract provisions in accordance with FIDIC and project-specific contractual requirements.
• Prepare commercial reports, cost forecasts, cash flow analyses, and management summaries.
• Review and assess contractor submissions related to pricing, rates, valuations, and financial impacts of project changes.
• Assist in procurement support, tender evaluations, bid assessments, and contractor appointment processes when required.
• Identify commercial risks, monitor exposure, and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Maintain accurate records of variations, claims, payment certificates, instructions, and contractual correspondence.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, and contractors to ensure commercial issues are effectively managed and resolved.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes through contractual assessment and documentation.
• Lead final account negotiations, review submissions, and facilitate timely project closeout.
• Ensure commercial activities comply with contractual obligations, consultant procedures, and client requirements.
• About you
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• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. MRICS or equivalent preferred.
• UPDA/MMUP Grade A in QS.
• Data Center Experience [at least 1 project is delivered in the last 5 years] is preferred.
• 12+ years of experience.
• Payment review, change control, variations, claims review, contract administration, final account support and commercial reporting; FIDIC-based contract experience preferred.
• Rewards & benefits
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• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
• This includes:
• Tax-free salary.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Medical insurance.
• Annual leave balance.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Transportation & housing allowances.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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