Operations Contract Administrator

Wood Process & Energy is recruiting an Operations Contract Administrator on a contract basis to support our client site based at Northop, Wales. Reporting directly to the Commercial Lead, this role will provide support to contract managers in respect to all post-contract award activities including contract compliance and the identification of future contract requirements. Responsibilities Main Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Support the post-award contract requirements including participation in kick-off meetings, contract amendments and variations, maintaining contractual correspondence files, invoice checking, claims management, agreement of final accounts and contract close-outs
• Provide contract administration support ensuring that all activities are performed in line with contractual obligations and ensure that auditable contracts records are maintained
• Schedule and participate in, regular contract review meetings
• Monitor contract risks and propose remedial actions
• Promote compliance with Code of Ethics and Law 231 principles
• Support the preparation of department contract plans and strategies
• Support the preparation of requisitions for contract submissions
• Provide analysis, advice, and services to continually improve contract management and administration processes
• Ensure the contract status is in accordance with the client's policy in terms of contract requirements, validity, value, and expiry date
• In conjunction with Procurement, undertake all relevant contract tender activities including supporting the preparation of the Scope of Work, technical evaluations, and clarifications
• To liaise with Procurement, Finance and other departments to ensure a smooth and effective contract implementation and management process
• To ensure full adherence to the Company's Health, Safety & Environment policies, procedures, and standards
• To expedite the timely processing and approval of invoices within the Liverpool Bay Operations Department
• To fully comply with Code of Ethics and Law 231 principles
• To participate in Emergency Response duties, as required
What we can offer?
• Join an experienced team who take pride in supporting each other and sharing knowledge and experience across engineering disciplines
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across Life Science sectors
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
  
  Educated to HND or Degree level in a commercial subject or equivalent
• Membership of relevant professional association preferred
• Proficient user in PC software
• Knowledge of SAP
• Previous contracts administration experience in oil and gas industry
• Ability to respond to high levels of work activity with flexibility to work additional hours to meet operational requirements
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work with conflicting priorities
• Good team working skills
• Accuracy and numeracy and adaptable to changing requirements
  
  Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com