Lead Contracts Administrator

About the position

The client is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities.

As a result of an awarded major EPCM project in Namibia, the client is seeking a motivated Lead Contracts Administrator to join on site project team on 6:2 roster

About the role

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Ensure terms align with project goals, legal standards, and risk management strategies.
• Maintain and manage contract documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor compliance with contractual obligations and track key milestones and deliverables.
• Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Manage claims, variations, and disputes, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.
• Liaise with project managers, procurement teams, legal advisors, and external contractors.
• Act as the central point of contact for all contract-related communications.
• Ensure procurement activities align with contract terms and project timelines.
• Support cost tracking and budget management through contract oversight.
• Authorize payments and variations in line with contractual agreements.

About you

• Hold a Degree in Construction Management, Law, Business, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration, ideally within mining or EPCM environments.
• Strong understanding of commercial law, procurement processes, and project controls.
• Familiarity with contract management systems and ERP platforms.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.

Desired Skills:

• Administration
• Construction
• Management