Assistant Contracts Manager

Job Summary The Assistant Contracts Manager is responsible for supporting the Contracts Manager in the contractual, commercial and procurement management of the Company's development projects . The role involves tendering, contract administration, variation and claims assessment, payment certification, cost monitoring and contract close-out. Key Responsibilities • Assist in the preparation, review and administration of main contracts, subcontracts, consultancy agreements and related contractual documents . • Manage and coordinate tendering and procurement activities , including tender documentation, evaluation and commercial comparisons. • Review and assess contractor and subcontractor quotations, variations, claims and payment submissions . • Assist in the evaluation of Extension of Time (EOT), loss and expense and other contractual claims . • Monitor project costs, variations, commitments and potential commercial exposure against approved budgets. • Prepare and maintain contract registers, variation registers, claims records and other commercial documentation . • Assist the Contracts Manager in contract negotiations and resolution of contractual/commercial issues . • Liaise with Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, Consultants, Contractors, Subcontractors, Procurement and Finance teams. • Prepare contractual correspondence, commercial reports and management recommendations. • Assist with final accounts, contract close-out and settlement of outstanding contractual matters . • Identify potential contractual and commercial risks and highlight them to the Contracts Manager. • Ensure proper documentation and compliance with the Company's procurement and contract management procedures. Requirements • Degree/Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Building, Civil Engineering, Contract Management or related discipline . • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in contracts, quantity surveying or commercial management within the construction/property development industry. • Good knowledge of construction contracts, tendering, procurement, variations, claims and payment administration. • Strong commercial, negotiation and analytical skills. • Good communication and documentation skills. • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word . • Able to work independently, manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.