Contract Administrator

Position:
Contract Administrator

Location:

Havant, Hampshire

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 (DOE) + £525/month car allowance + Healthcare + Bonus

We are proud to be working with a well-established and highly respected Civil Engineering Contractor, delivering major infrastructure, water, coastal defence and environmental projects across the South of England. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for delivering technically challenging schemes, this contractor continues to grow while maintaining a people-first culture focused on long‑term development and progression. The company are looking for someone with strong attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to work independently and proactively rather than in a purely task-oriented role.

• £28,000 - £30,000 starting salary (DOE)
• £525 per month car allowance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Private Healthcare

• Supporting the Contracts and Project Management teams across major civil engineering projects
• Assisting with programme monitoring, project coordination and reporting
• Liaising with site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders
• Supporting commercial and contractual processes across live projects
• Monitoring project documentation, progress and compliance requirements
• Assisting with procurement activities and subcontractor coordination
• Supporting project reviews and operational meetings
• Developing an understanding of NEC contracts and project delivery processes
• Helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and within programme constraints
• Working closely with senior leadership to gain broad operational exposure

• Degree qualified within Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Commercial awareness and business-minded approach
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambitious and eager to develop a long-term career within Contracts Management
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred
• Previous placement, internship or construction industry exposure advantageous
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office applications