Senior Contract Administrator

As a Senior Contracts Administrator at ESR Group you will play a pivotal role in managing contract administration processes for complex projects, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and supporting the achievement of project milestones within stipulated budgets and timelines. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to coordinate contracts, manage risks, and provide insightful commercial advice that adds value to the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end D&C contract administration, including procurement, negotiation, and management of Head Contracts and Principal Contractors
• Manage tendering processes, contractor performance, and stakeholder coordination to support successful project delivery
• Oversee variations, claims, and contractual risks, ensuring ESR’s commercial position is protected throughout delivery
• Drive cost control, financial reporting, and project performance tracking, including cash flow, progress claims, and PCG reporting
• Monitor program, design changes, compliance, and project lifecycle activities, including safety, quality, and handover

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, Property, or a related field

• 10+ years’ experience across contracts administration and project delivery within construction or property development
• Proven experience delivering large-scale projects ($20M–$50M), ideally within industrial/logistics sectors
• Strong expertise in D&C contracts, procurement, tendering, and management of claims and variations
• Solid commercial acumen with cost control, financial management, and stakeholder engagement, plus the ability to manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite along with experience or exposure to Yardi and AI-enabled tools and platforms (e.g., generative AI, automation tools)

Grow with us - Career growth and learning

We believe our greatest strength lies in the growth and development of our team. From day one, we create an environment that builds confidence and lays the foundation for long-term success. Whether you’re launching your career or stepping into a leadership role, we provide the tools, learning opportunities, and personalised guidance to help you thrive.

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Our values and purpose

Our values are the foundation of everything we do - shaping our performance, culture, and ambition. Our purpose is rooted in the pursuit of excellence across all areas of our business, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability, and integrity.

When you join us, you commit to three core principles:

• We Do the Right Thing: Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of accountability, ensuring that every financial decision and business move is ethical and transparent.
• We Win as One Team: Our culture thrives on collective success. We break down functional silos to ensure that our ambitions are met through seamless collaboration and mutual support.
• We Think Beyond the Present: We don’t just manage for the quarter; we build for the years to come. We challenge ourselves to look past immediate gains to secure long-term excellence and sustainable growth.

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