Contracts Administrator
| Posting date: | 18 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | G25AD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Morson Talent |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 254490CLB-44957 |
Summary
Main Purpose of Job
The Contract Administrator will provide cross-package commercial coordination and day-to-day support across
the offshore windfarm project.
The role acts as a central link between the Principal Commercial Manager and the wider package commercial
teams, ensuring alignment on contractual, procurement, legal, reporting, insurance-related and other activities.
The position supports package Lead Commercial Managers, provides cover during periods of absence, and
contributes to the overall commercial performance and delivery of the project.
This role offers significant development opportunities, with a clear pathway toward a future Lead Commercial
Manager position.
Key Tasks
Commercial & Contractual Support - Support Lead Commercial Managers across all project packages with contract administration, variations,
payments, claims management, and commercial correspondence. - Prepare commercial documents, drafting notes, presentations, and analyses for internal and external
stakeholders. - Assist with procurement and tendering activities, including documentation, evaluations, clarifications, and
workflow coordination. - Coordinate reviews of contractual deliverables, insurance obligations, securities, guarantees, and other
commercial compliance items.
Reporting & Governance - Own regular commercial reporting cycles: progress, risks, budgets, KPIs, and cross-package commercial
dashboards. - Provide ad-hoc reports, summaries, or presentations required by senior management. - Maintain alignment and communication between the Principal Commercial Manager and the wider
commercial team.
Cross-Package Coordination - Facilitate consistent processes, templates, controls, and standards across all packages. - Ensure commercial issues raised by package teams are escalated, tracked, and resolved. - Interface with legal, finance, engineering, project controls, and insurance teams on commercial matters.
Operational & Team Support - Provide cover for package commercial leads during leave or peak workload periods. - Support meetings, workshops, audits, and negotiations where required. - Coordinate lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of commercial practices.
Other Responsibilities - Travel to suppliers, project offices, manufacturing facilities, and offshore/on-site locations as needed. - Adapt to evolving project needs and undertake additional tasks aligned with professional development.
Key Criteria
• Essential
Experience in commercial, contract management, project controls, or procurement roles (preferably in energy,
construction, or infrastructure).
Strong drafting skills and high-quality document preparation capability.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
High proficiency with presentations (PowerPoint), reporting tools, and MS Office.
Ability to work across multiple packages or workstreams simultaneously.
Strong analytical and organisational skills, with attention to detail.
Willingness to travel and adapt to changing project priorities.
• Desirable
Experience in offshore wind, renewables, or large infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with NEC, FIDIC, or similar industry-standard forms of contract.
Previous exposure to insurance, claims, risk management, or procurement processes.
Interest in developing toward a Lead Commercial Manager role.
Experience in multi-national or matrix project environments.