Senior Contract Administrator - NEC4 Option C
Location: Wormington / Cheltenham
Engagement: Freelance - Outside IR35
Duration: Long-term
Working Pattern: 4 days on site, 1 day in the office
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join a major project team based in Wormington, supporting the commercial lead through the design and delivery phases of the project.
This is a long-term freelance opportunity for someone with strong NEC contract administration experience, ideally with a background in target cost projects under NEC4 Option C.
Working closely with the Commercial Lead, you will take responsibility for the day‑to‑day contractual administration, ensuring that contractual processes are properly managed, changes are identified and administered, and commercial risks are effectively controlled.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage the contract administration function under NEC4 Option C.
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Administer contractual change, including the management and assessment of compensation events.
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Prepare, issue and manage early warnings, ensuring risks are identified and addressed proactively.
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Manage contractual notifications, communications and correspondence.
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Support the assessment and agreement of changes, ensuring contractual timescales are maintained.
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Work closely with the commercial and project teams to identify and manage contractual exposure.
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Maintain accurate contractual records and ensure compliance with NEC procedures.
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Provide commercial and contractual support from the design phase through to project delivery.
Requirements:
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Ideally 10+ years' experience in a contract administration or commercial role.
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Strong working knowledge of NEC3/NEC4, particularly Option C.
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Demonstrable experience managing compensation events, early warnings and change control.
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Experience working on target cost projects.
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Confident working with project teams and senior commercial stakeholders.
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Able to work proactively and independently within a busy project environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term project at an early stage, with the opportunity to influence and manage the contractual process throughout its lifecycle.
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