Contracts Administrator; Junior QS

With offices in Africa, Australia, Canada, USA, South America, Ghana and the Philippines, Lycopodium proudly delivers high quality professional engineering and project delivery services globally, across the resources, infrastructure and industrial processes sectors. By joining our global team and learning from renowned subject matter experts, we can offer you a diverse career that could take you anywhere in the world.

Lycopodium is currently recruiting for a Contracts Administrator (Junior Quantity Surveyor) to join our growing Project Services team in Cape Town, South Africa.

The tasks you'll perform

• Assisting in the preparation, and management of contracts and contractual documents.
• Sound knowledge and practical experience with NEC and FIDIC standard forms of contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of accurate cost estimates, budgets, for construction projects
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions
• Maintaining accurate and organized contract records and documentation
• Preparing and issuing progress reports and payment certificates.
• Assisting in handling contract variations, extensions, and claims.
• Assisting in the valuation of completed work for interim and final payments.
• Supports the preparation of tender documentation, adjudication processes, and bid evaluations.
• Reviewing and validating contractor and subcontractor invoices and claims.
• Ensures all contractual and commercial activities are conducted ethically and in ine with company values and industry best practices.
• Assists in the development and implementation of procedures and standards related to contract administration and commercial management.

The expertise you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying (minimum) or related.
• 3-5 years proven contracts administration experience in construction/mining.
• South African Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Cape Town based.
• Knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contract forms.
• Preparation and management of contracts, budgets, cost estimates, and payment certificates.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage contract documentation, including variations, site instructions, and claims.
• Understanding of tendering and contract law practices.
• Experience validating invoices and handling contract claims and extensions.

The benefits we'll provide

Lycopodium has a strong company culture focused on career progression and technical skill development. You can expect to be involved in a wide range of large projects whilst working amongst a team of highly skilled professionals.

We recognise that everyone is different, and needs may change over the course of your career. That’s why we:

• Invest in our people for the long-term, building a diverse and rewarding career, mentored by the best in the industry.
• Allow our people to balance work with other commitments, like family or study, offering flexible work arrangements.
• Are undertaking significant people and technology initiatives that will support the workplace of the future.