Administrator, Contracts - UK Project

NBCUniversal; Bedford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company is seeking a Contract Manager in Bedford, England, to draft and analyze contracts, ensuring compliance with JCT and NEC standards. Responsibilities include contract negotiation, project meetings, and maintaining documentation. Ideal candidates should have construction-related experience and excellent contract writing skills. This position is part of an inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with JCT and NEC contracting forms.
• Ability to draft, analyze, amend, and negotiate contracts.
• Ability to produce written samples.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-qualification and securing confidentiality agreements.
• Draft NEC/JCT agreements and coordinate with the team on contracts.
• Prepare and issue contract change orders and maintain reports.
• Administer claims and ensure compliance with obligations.
• Participate in health and safety responsibilities.

Skills

Construction-related experience

Contract drafting and analysis

Excellent contract writing skills

Job description

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world‑class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad‑supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world‑renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Summary

Drafts, reviews, analyses, negotiates and processes contracts and related documents for all facility construction, A&E design, consultant, and similar services using the NEC and JCT library of contracts and other bespoke forms of agreement to ensure accuracy for operational/project teams in accordance with the contracts policies and procedures and all applicable Universal Creative systems. Work in conjunction with Legal, Risk Management, Project Management (PMO) and Finance departments.

Responsibilities

• Assists with pre‑qualification and securing confidentiality agreements. Participates in the expressions of interest (EOI) phase, pre‑qualification questionnaires (PQQ), invitations to tender (ITTs), requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations for bid (IFBs) and routes for approvals before issuance to bidders. Includes preparation, review and issuance of addenda to bidders. Assists with negotiation of Terms & Conditions consistent with partnership policies and procedures – 20%.
• Drafts NEC/JCT agreements, change orders, and other bespoke forms of agreement for Architectural & Engineering, construction and consultant scopes of work. Verifies insurance coverage, vendor qualification and prepares pre‑construction agreements, novation agreements, and collateral warranties as required. Coordinates with the team on successful bidder for execution of final contract – 40%.
• Attends weekly/monthly project meetings. Prepares and issues contract change orders and other documentation in accordance with the form of agreement. Reports to senior leadership and maintains contract status reports. Follow‑ups involve maintaining fee schedules and reviewing written documents – 20%.
• Assists with claims administration, compliance, and retention of contractual obligations and partnership policies and procedures.
• Participates in environmental, health & safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training and team member engagement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Construction‑related experience with a focus on contracting in the JCT and NEC contracting forms.
• Experience drafting, analyzing, amending and negotiating contracts required for architectural and engineering projects.
• Excellent contract writing skills and ability to produce written samples.

Additional Information

As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, we are committed to building and returning talent. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics. Employees are welcome and supported in all interstate offerings. Forms and tasks are reserved by the applicable law.