Contract Administrator

Location: Manchester

Salary: £300 per day (via Umbrella)

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday, fully onsite

EQUANS is a global leader in energy services, with nearly 100,000 employees in over 50 countries and an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS provides FM, regeneration, technical, and energy services, specialising in smart buildings, green mobility, district energy, as well as renewables. EQUANS' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees support the transition to net zero and digital and industrial transformations. EQUANS is a Bouygues group company.

We are excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contract Administrator to join a dynamic Facilities Management team supporting a major PFI Healthcare contract. This role sits at the heart of project and commercial operations, acting as the link between Project Managers, PMO, and Commercial teams. You will play a critical role in ensuring contractual compliance, managing formal notices, and supporting project delivery outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working with complex contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all formal contractual notices including Early Warning Notices, Delay Notices, RFIs, and other contractual correspondence.
• Act as the single point of contact for Project Managers and PMO teams regarding contractual notice requirements.
• Maintain and manage comprehensive Notice Registers and Action Logs, ensuring all deadlines and follow-ups are tracked and delivered.
• Work closely with the Commercial Manager to ensure all contractual communications are accurate, compliant, and commercially sound.
• Within this role you will attend project and programme meetings, capturing contractual actions and ensuring alignment across teams.
• Support Project Managers by translating operational issues into formal contractual mechanisms and ensuring compliance with contract terms.
• Your can-do attitude will help us succeed in maintaining strong governance, audit-ready documentation, and timely contract administration processes.
• Liaise with stakeholders across Project, Commercial, and Programme functions to ensure risks are identified and managed proactively.

What do you need?

• Proven experience in a Contract Administrator, Commercial Support, or Project Support role within FM, Construction, or PFI environments.
• Strong understanding of contract administration processes, including formal notices and contractual compliance.
• Experience managing registers, trackers, and documentation in a structured and auditable way.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft formal contractual correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work onsite in Manchester, Monday to Friday.
• Full right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

What happens now?

Once you've submitted your application, our recruitment team will review your CV and If shortlisted, a recruiter from the team will contact you within 24-48 hours for an initial discussion. The call will come from a Manchester number (either 0161 or +44 161).

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