Senior Administrator📣 Job Ad

About AtkinsRéalis and the Opportunity

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Administrator to join our team in Al Ruzayqiyah Dist, Al Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is integral to supporting the successful delivery of large-scale mixed-use developments across the Kingdom, with a focus on comprehensive contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.

Role Overview

The Senior Administrator will be responsible for administering contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, managing commercial correspondence, and supporting claims and change management processes. A key aspect of this role involves minimizing contractual risks while safeguarding the interests of the client and project stakeholders. The position requires experience working on complex developments that include residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, public realm, and infrastructure components.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer construction and consultancy contracts in accordance with project requirements and contract conditions.
• Review contract documents to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and project objectives.
• Maintain contract registers, correspondence logs, insurance records, bonds, warranties, and contractual notices.
• Monitor contractor and consultant performance against contractual requirements.
• Manage variation orders, contract amendments, change requests, and extension of time submissions.
• Evaluate contractual impacts of design changes and scope modifications.
• Provide recommendations on entitlement, contractual compliance, and risk allocation.
• Review and assess contractor claims, including prolongation, disruption, acceleration, and additional cost claims.
• Assist in preparing contractual responses and recommendations.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation, adjudication, and arbitration when required.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities throughout project delivery.
• Support the commercial team in cost and contract management activities.
• Ensure adherence to approved governance, procurement, and contract administration procedures.
• Participate in risk workshops and provide contract-related advice to the project team.
• Interface with clients, consultants, contractors, legal advisors, and project management teams.
• Prepare contract administration reports and presentations for senior management.
• Attend project meetings and provide contractual guidance on project matters.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi Arabian regulations, project governance requirements, and corporate policies.
• Monitor adherence to contract terms, performance obligations, and key milestones.
• Maintain accurate records to support audits and project reviews.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years of contract administration experience within the construction or engineering industry.
• Demonstrated experience on large-scale mixed-use developments in the Middle East, preferably within Saudi Arabia.
• Experience administering contracts under internationally recognized forms such as FIDIC and NEC.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of contract law, construction procurement, and commercial management principles.
• Experience with claims analysis, variation management, and dispute resolution.
• Knowledge of project controls, cost management, and contract administration systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Ruzayqiyah Dist, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.