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About the Role

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Commercial / Contract Administrator to join our team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role is responsible for managing contractual, commercial, and cost-related matters for projects, ensuring effective administration throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires 5-10 years of experience in a relevant field.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts in accordance with project requirements and contractual obligations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with contract conditions, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Interpret contract clauses and provide contractual guidance to project teams.
• Review contractual correspondence and prepare formal responses on commercial and contractual matters.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records, registers, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project costs and commercial performance against approved budgets.
• Assist in the preparation and review of cost forecasts, financial reports, and commercial assessments.
• Manage variation orders, contract amendments, and change requests, including assessing entitlement, cost impact, and schedule implications.
• Assess contractual entitlement for claims and support the preparation of contractual responses and recommendations.
• Review contractor interim payment applications, verify quantities and progress, and prepare payment recommendations.
• Review measured quantities associated with bridge and infrastructure works, supporting quantity reconciliation and cost verification.
• Support procurement activities, including tender documentation, BOQs, commercial schedules, and contract conditions.
• Identify and assess contractual and commercial risks, developing mitigation strategies and maintaining risk registers.
• Maintain accurate records of contractual correspondence and approvals, supporting audits and commercial compliance reviews.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-10 years of experience in contract administration or a related commercial role.
• Demonstrated ability to administer construction contracts and manage commercial aspects of projects.
• Experience with change management, claims management, and payment certification processes.
• Strong understanding of contractual obligations and commercial risk mitigation.

Benefits

The compensation package for this role includes a tax-free salary and a comprehensive benefits program. This covers life insurance, medical insurance, annual leave, a company gratuity scheme, and a discretionary bonus program. Additionally, an annual flight contribution, transportation and housing allowances, and access to an Employee Wellbeing Program are provided. The wellbeing program offers 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.