Senior Jct Contract Administrator

**What’s the Opportunity**

We are seeking a driven and ambitious Associate Quantity Surveyor to join our Contract Administration team, following the successful award of a major life sciences construction project on Oxford Science Park with a leading Tier 1 Contractor.

This exciting opportunity involves working on two separate JCT construction contracts, with a focus on supporting the Lead Contract Administrator on the larger contract. The project encompasses the development of a state-of-the-art, 300,000 sq ft research and development facility, comprising cutting-edge laboratories, educational spaces, and meeting areas. With foundation works currently underway, this significant project is anticipated to span approximately three years. As part of our integrated service offering, Ridge is providing comprehensive Project Management, Quantity Surveying, Contract Administration, and Health & Safety expertise to ensure the successful delivery of this complex project.

**What you need to do to be effective in this role**
- Lead on driving the change process. Validating the change and coordinating with the respective package PM/QS within the contractual timescales. Once validated obtaining client approval and issuing the instruction.
- Administrate the contract. The JCT is heavily amended and it is important to ensure that all parties understand their obligations and responsibilities as outlined in the contract.
- Chair meetings with contractors commercial team.
- Manage contract communications. Coordinating and facilitating communication between the contractor, client, architect, engineers, and other stakeholders.
- Track progress and performance. Monitoring the contractor's progress, identifying potential delays or issues, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
- Resolve disputes and claims. Assisting in the resolution of disputes and claims between parties.
- Maintain contract records: Keeping accurate and detailed records of all contract-related activities, including correspondence, meetings, inspections, and payments.

**The skills and experience you need to have for this role**
- Ideally MRICS qualified although not essential
- High level of experience in Contract Administration
- Excellent all-round technical cost management knowledge
- Strong project management skills with a keen eye for detail and organisation
- Experience in the life sciences sector preferable but not essential
- Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly MS excel
- An understanding of Smartsheets and A Site (Adoddle)
- Full drivers licence

**Personal attributes**
- Be able to manage your own workload
- Strong communication and client facing skills
- A positive ‘can-do’ attitude
- Enthusiastic and ambitious

**Additional details**
- We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual who is eager to drive their career forward by immersing themselves in this exciting project. As a key member of our team, Additionally, you will play a crucial role in key client development initiatives, financial forecasting, and contributing to the growth of our business.

Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. We provide our clients with access to a wide range of integrated expertise and professional disciplines to help them transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.

Our people make what we do possible, helping us lead the way with quality, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. That’s why we challenge them to be the best they can be and offer exceptional training and career development opportunities at all levels.

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