Contract Administrator - enabling Works

Bechtel; Dutton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a part-time Subcontract Administrator in Dutton, UK. In this role, you will assist in contract administration, data gathering, and performance monitoring. The job requires at least three days of in-person attendance each week. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree and experience in contract management. This position offers robust benefits aimed at employee well-being and career advancement.

Benefits

Career advancement

Robust benefits

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of relevant experience or 6–9 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Subcontract Administrators with routine duties.
• Prepare status reports and monitor subcontract performance.
• Investigate subcontract problems.

Skills

Initiative

Data gathering

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent

Job description

Project Overview

The expansion of an existing process facility located on a nuclear site in Capenhurst, Cheshire (UK) will increase the deconversion of waste from the Uranium fuel enrichment process. The facility is being expanded in response to changing market dynamics and will provide a major component of the UK’s nuclear energy security strategy. The project scope included the planning of Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED), design optioneering, production of a concept design and is transitioning into the delivery of FEED and construction of enabling works. A follow‑on EPCM contract may be awarded.

Job Summary

In this role you will assist Subcontract Administrators in completing routine duties, closeout, data gathering, document preparation, presentations and training sessions. You will prepare status reports, monitor areas of subcontract performance, and investigate subcontract problems. The position is designated as part‑time telework and may require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and the supervisor in consultation with functional or project leadership.

Major Responsibilities

• Contract Administration – Acts on own initiative on assigned contracts of low to moderate value and complexity.
• Gathers and compiles support data for the preparation of documents and the management of contracts.
• Assists Contract Manager or more senior Contract Professionals in completing the various tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Guidebook, Standard Work Process Procedures, and automated contract management systems.
• Monitors areas of Contract performance as assigned.
• Conducts investigations and inquiries into specific contract problems as assigned.
• Organizes materials for the preparation of meetings, presentations and training sessions, and prepares periodic status reports.
• Works with Digital Supply Chain and other Automation Tools.
• Contract Formation – Formation and award of small value, routine‑type contracts.
• Assists with negotiations in commitment of contracts, but directs negotiation in small value contracts.
• Develops and issues contracts and services agreements as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) and 2–5 years of relevant experience or 6–9 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Acts on own initiative on assigned subcontracts of increasing value and complexity.
• Gathers and compiles support data for the preparation of documents and the management of subcontracts.
• Assists Subcontract Manager or more senior Subcontract Professionals in completing the various tasks required by the Contract/Subcontract Management Guidebook, standard Work Process Procedures, and automated subcontract management systems.
• Form exists and award of small value, routine‑type subcontracts.
• Assists with negotiations in commitment of contracts, but directs negotiation in small value contracts.
• Develops and issues subcontracts and services agreements as assigned.

Total Rewards/Benefits

Bechtel offers robust benefits to ensure employees thrive, including career advancement, program delivery, and time to recharge. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bechtel builds diverse teams that deliver extraordinary results. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where every colleague feels they belong, are supported in pursuing goals, and are treated equitably.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.