Senior Contract Administrator - Innovative Company

About us

Altrad is a world leader in the provision of industrial services, generating high-added value solutions principally for the Oil & Gas, Energy, Power Generation, Process, Environment and Construction sectors.

We are part of the Altrad Group with almost 52,000 people distributed throughout more than 50 countries worldwide, with 120 subsidiaries operating in Europe, North & South America, Canada, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

The Group is also a recognised leader in the manufacturing of equipment dedicated to the Construction and Building market. Altrad’s multidisciplinary services range from engineering and technical services to maintenance, access solutions and specialised services for industry leaders.

About the role

Due to our continued success, Altrad is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our team for a large-scale remediation and maintenance project in Geraldton, WA. This full-time position is based in our Subiaco office.

Commencing ASAP, you will report to the Project and Commercial Manager and be responsible for managing and overseeing contract and commercial operations. Your duties will include ensuring contract compliance, drafting contractual correspondence, preparing and defending claims, and implementing robust change control procedures.

Your day-today responsibilities to include but not limited to;

• Responsible for fulfilling defined roles within the commercial function including cost management, value management, contract administration, leading to the optimisation of margin and cash while protecting the Company from commercial risk on a project or a selection of projects with defined areas of responsibility, including some supervisory tasks.
• Provide a supportive and mentoring role to members of the Altrad team by sharing knowledge, and training experiences.
• Keep abreast of governance and regulatory obligations, taking appropriate actions and supporting the implementation of preventive strategies.
• Draft contractual correspondence as required to ensure risk is managed in line with the Group Contracting Rules and the Delegation of Authority.
• Manage and participate where necessary in the preparation, submission and agreement of variations and measurement in collaboration with the wider project team and head office support.
• Under guidance, prepare, submit and agree contractual claims for time and money
• Together with the Project Manager / Cost Control / Planning, develop the project’ “budget to build” and set out the WBS for cost control and monitoring.

About you

• 5+ years’ experience in contract administration.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in an appropriate commerce, law, construction, engineering, project management or quantity surveying discipline.
• Demonstrated capability in contract management within the resources/ construction industry.
• Advanced proficiency with the MS Office suite, particularly MS Excel and ability to build models based on contract structures
• Strong analytic skills, high attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Why you should work for Altrad

We provide the benefits you’d expect from a global company, but what makes us different?

• Our Opportunities: Embark on a thrilling journey with us, tackling diverse and exciting challenges on some of the world's most prominent resources, energy, and infrastructure projects.
• Our Vibrant Culture: Immerse yourself in a dynamic atmosphere where problem-solving is a way of life. Join a reliable and enthusiastic team that thrives on a 'can-do' spirit, making every workday an opportunity for growth and collaboration.
• Our Investment in You: Your success matters to us, and we're here to support your aspirations. Let us be your partner in reaching new heights and unlocking your full potential. Your journey to success starts here!

Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with across the world. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with differing abilities, LGBTIQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.