Contracts Administrator - Energy & Infrastructure

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join the Grid & Digital Solutions team for the EGL1 Project, based in Torness, Scotland. The role focuses on administering subcontractor and supplier contracts, maintaining records, and coordinating contractual communications with project teams and clients.

You will support the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyors, oversee onboarding and compliance checks, and ensure adherence to project procedures and company standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a Contracts Administrator, Commercial Administrator, Project Administrator, or similar role.
• Experience working within construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, power transmission, or engineering projects.
• Understanding of contract administration and commercial processes.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be highly advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience using project management or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, COINS, or similar would be beneficial.
• Previous experience supporting large infrastructure or EPC projects.
• Exposure to power transmission, utilities, energy, or major civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Support the preparation, review, and issuance of contractual documentation.
• Maintain contract registers, change logs, and project records.
• Track and monitor contract variations, notices, and compensation events.
• Coordinate contractual correspondence between project teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project procedures, and company standards.
• Support the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyors with contract administration activities.
• Assist with subcontractor onboarding, documentation, and compliance checks.
• Maintain accurate records of insurances, warranties, and contractual deliverables.
• Prepare contract-related reports and provide updates to project management teams.
• Support audits and document control activities as required.
• Liaise with procurement, finance, and project teams to ensure timely processing of contractual information.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

COINS

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join the Grid & Digital Solutions team for the EGL1 Project, based in Torness, Scotland. The role focuses on administering subcontractor and supplier contracts, maintaining records, and coordinating contractual communications with project teams and clients.

You will support the Commercial Manager and Quantity Surveyors, oversee onboarding and compliance checks, and ensure adherence to project procedures and company standards