Contracts Administrator - Energy & Utilities EPC

Metlen; Torness; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Contracts Administrator for the Grid & Digital Solutions division, based at Torness, Scotland. You will administer subcontractor and supplier contracts, maintain registers, and coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in a similar contract/administration position within energy, utilities, or EPC projects. Strong Excel/Word skills and familiarity with SAP/Oracle/COINS are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in contracts administration, commercial administration, project administration or similar.
• Experience in construction, infrastructure, utilities, energy, power transmission, or engineering projects.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts would be advantageous.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain subcontractor and supplier contracts.
• Support 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 for project management teams.

Skills

Contracts admin

Stakeholder management

Multi-priority management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

Oracle

COINS

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking a Contracts Administrator for the Grid & Digital Solutions division, based at Torness, Scotland. You will administer subcontractor and supplier contracts, maintain registers, and coordinate with project teams to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years in a similar contract/administration position within energy, utilities, or EPC projects. Strong Excel/Word skills and familiarity with SAP/Oracle/COINS are beneficial.