AltGen is recruiting on behalf of a leading international energy company for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join their team on a 3-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional with experience in construction and infrastructure projects to support the successful delivery of high-value energy projects.
The successful candidate will play a key role in administering and managing a range of commercial contracts across construction and operational phases, ensuring contractual compliance, supporting commercial activities, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Administer EPC, O&M, PPA, lease, service level, and long-term service agreements throughout the project lifecycle.
Monitor contractual obligations, deliverables, key milestones, and critical deadlines.
Prepare, issue, and maintain contractual notices and notice registers.
Manage contract variations, claims, and dispute resolution processes.
Support contract negotiations, amendments, and implementation.
Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
Review invoices, payment milestones, and supporting documentation.
Raise purchase orders for approved agreements.
Coordinate cost certificates with project finance and finance teams.
Conduct cost analyses, commercial evaluations, and pricing comparisons.
Assist with annual project budgeting and forecasting.
Ensure procurement policies and procedures are followed when appointing third-party suppliers.
Prepare and review construction, operational, and consultant reports.
Maintain accurate contractual, commercial, and project documentation.
Administer land lease agreements and other project-related service contracts.
Liaise with internal teams, contractors, consultants, suppliers, landowners, and legal advisors.
Prepare meeting minutes and monitor the completion of agreed actions.
Support the delivery of smaller projects from initiation through to completion and close-out.
Requirements
Qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
4–7 years' experience in contract administration or commercial management within the construction industry.
Experience administering NEC, FIDIC, or EPC contracts.
Experience within the renewable energy or broader power sector will be advantageous.
Knowledge of EPC, O&M, PPA, and long-term service agreements.
Sound understanding of contract interpretation, cost control, procurement, and financial principles.
Experience managing contractual notices, payment certificates, contract variations, and claims.
Strong commercial writing, analytical, and numerical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic document management systems.
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively.
If you have a strong commercial background and enjoy working in a dynamic project environment, we'd love to hear from you.