Senior Contract Administrator

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We are WSP - Join us and make your career future ready!

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WSP is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Contract Administrator for an airport project in Riyadh. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing all contract-related matters, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, and facilitating smooth communication between the project team and contractors. This role requires a thorough understanding of contract management, claims handling, and a deep knowledge of FIDIC contracts. The candidate should have experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the aviation sector.

Your new role, what's involved?

• Oversee and administer all aspects of the project contracts, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contract terms and conditions.
• Manage claims, variations, and change orders, ensuring compliance with project and contractual obligations.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure that all contractual milestones and deadlines are met.
• Maintain contract records and documentation, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in dispute resolution and provide contractual advice to the project team and senior management.
• Coordinate with legal teams, project managers, and consultants to ensure smooth contract execution and mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration in compliance with WSP policies and project requirements.
• Ensure that contractual obligations are aligned with project objectives and financial targets.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to manage vendor and subcontractor contracts, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
  
  

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in contract administration, with at least 5 years in large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the aviation sector.
• Strong understanding of FIDIC contracts and claims management.
• Experience with contract management software and related tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Experience in the Middle East, especially in KSA, is preferred.
• MRICS, RICS, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
  
  

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Apply now and be the future of WSP!

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture that respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.