Contracts Administrator

Akkodis; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an analytical and proactive Contract Administrator to support the commercial management of a major transformation programme in the United Kingdom. You will maintain contract records, monitor governance processes, and escalate risks while collaborating with programme delivery teams, suppliers and commercial stakeholders.

The role involves managing contracts valued £10m-£20m and requires strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to risk management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience within contract administration, commercial administration, project support, paralegal, or similar role.
• Experience working within a law firm, legal services, contract management, or commercially focused environment.
• Experience supporting contract management, supplier management, or commercial governance activities.
• Experience maintaining complex records, contractual documentation, trackers, and reporting packs.
• Experience preparing formal business correspondence and contractual communications.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and escalating issues requiring management attention.
• Experience working on long-term projects or programmes, ideally with a minimum tenure of 2 years on a single programme or assignment.
• Experience working in client-facing environments and engaging with multiple stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract administration activities across the programme.
• Maintain contract registers, trackers, commercial records, and governance documentation.
• Ensure contractual communications, decisions, actions, and approvals are accurately recorded and auditable.
• Track key contractual milestones, obligations, review periods, service levels, and notice requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance against contractual obligations.
• Identify potential contractual risks, compliance concerns, or performance issues and elevate appropriately.
• Coordinate review and approval processes for contractual notices, correspondence, and commercial documentation.
• Draft, proofread, and manage formal contractual and business communications.
• Produce contract summaries, briefing notes, and management information reports.
• Support the collection and analysis of information required for commercial assessments and decision-making.
• Assist with contract change control, governance processes, and commercial reporting activities.
• Gather evidence and supporting documentation relating to contractual issues and disputes where required.
• Support implementation and monitoring of mitigation plans for contractual and commercial risks.
• Develop and maintain contract management procedures, standards, and guidance documentation.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, delivery teams, suppliers, and external partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Contract governance

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Law/PM/Engineering/Finance/Commercial Management

Paralegal certification (Desirable)

Job description

Company

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.

With a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents, and Academy—Akkodis supports clients from concept through to full-scale deployment and optimisation. Our diverse offerings help organisations rethink product development, accelerate productivity, reduce time-to-market, and prepare for the future. At Akkodis, you’ll join a dynamic environment that values continuous learning and global collaboration, where you can make a meaningful impact through innovative projects that shape the future of technology.

Scope

We are seeking an analytical and proactive Contract Administrator to support the commercial management of a major transformation programme. This role will provide dedicated operational support to the commercial function, ensuring contractual obligations, governance requirements, compliance activities, and commercial records are managed effectively and consistently.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will act as a key interface between programme delivery teams, suppliers, and commercial stakeholders. You will be responsible for maintaining robust contract management controls, monitoring contractual compliance, supporting governance activities, and escalating contractual or commercial risks where appropriate.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments. This position is particularly suited to individuals with experience gained within a law firm, legal, contract management, commercial administration, or project support environment who are looking to further develop their commercial and contract management expertise.

Role

The Contract Administrator will support the day-to-day administration and management of commercial contracts across a large-scale programme environment. The role requires an individual who can analyse information, identify emerging contractual issues, maintain accurate records, and support the commercial team in ensuring contractual obligations are met.

You will contribute to the successful management of contracts with values ranging from £10m-£20m and support supplier engagement, contractual governance, compliance monitoring, and commercial reporting activities. The role requires sound judgement, a logical approach to problem solving, and the confidence to identify and elevate risks and issues appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day contract administration activities across the programme.
• Maintain contract registers, trackers, commercial records, and governance documentation.
• Ensure contractual communications, decisions, actions, and approvals are accurately recorded and auditable.
• Track key contractual milestones, obligations, review periods, service levels, and notice requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance against contractual obligations.
• Identify potential contractual risks, compliance concerns, or performance issues and elevate appropriately.
• Coordinate review and approval processes for contractual notices, correspondence, and commercial documentation.
• Draft, proofread, and manage formal contractual and business communications.
• Produce contract summaries, briefing notes, and management information reports.
• Support the collection and analysis of information required for commercial assessments and decision-making.
• Assist with contract change control, governance processes, and commercial reporting activities.
• Gather evidence and supporting documentation relating to contractual issues and disputes where required.
• Support implementation and monitoring of mitigation plans for contractual and commercial risks.
• Develop and maintain contract management procedures, standards, and guidance documentation.
• Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, delivery teams, suppliers, and external partners.

Required Experience

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' experience within contract administration, commercial administration, project support, paralegal, or similar role.
• Experience working within a law firm, legal services, contract management, or commercially focused environment.
• Experience supporting contract management, supplier management, or commercial governance activities.
• Experience maintaining complex records, contractual documentation, trackers, and reporting packs.
• Experience preparing formal business correspondence and contractual communications.
• Experience identifying, assessing, and escalating issues requiring management attention.
• Experience working on long-term projects or programmes, ideally with a minimum tenure of 2 years on a single programme or assignment.
• Experience working in client-facing environments and engaging with multiple stakeholder groups.

Desirable

• Experience within digital transformation, technology, infrastructure, or public sector programmes.
• Experience supporting contracts with values between £10m and £20m.
• Experience monitoring contractual compliance, obligations, and supplier performance.
• Experience supporting commercial contracts within large-scale programmes or operational environments.
• Understanding of dispute resolution, litigation support, or contractual issue management.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review documentation and identify risks, gaps, inconsistencies, and commercial implications.
• Excellent attention to detail and a highly organised approach.
• Strong written communication, proofreading, and document management skills.
• Ability to interpret contractual requirements and monitor compliance effectively.
• Logical and structured approach to problem solving and issue resolution.
• Confidence in identifying and escalating contractual, commercial, and operational risks.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced programme environment.
• Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach and willingness to take initiative.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of contract governance principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management tracking tools.

Required Education

• Degree in Law, Project Management, Engineering, Finance, Commercial Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline; or equivalent relevant experience.

Desirable

• Paralegal qualification or legal studies background.
• Contract Management, Procurement, Commercial Management, or Project Management certification/training.
• Relevant professional development within commercial, legal, or procurement disciplines.