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:
1. You will be responsible for managing and coordinating all formal contractual notices including Early Warning Notices, Delay Notices, RFIs, and other contractual correspondence.
2. Act as the single point of contact for Project Managers and PMO teams regarding contractual notice requirements.
3. Maintain and manage comprehensive Notice Registers and Action Logs, ensuring all deadlines and follow-ups are tracked and delivered.
4. Work closely with the Commercial Manager to ensure all contractual communications are accurate, compliant, and commercially sound.
5. Within this role you will attend project and programme meetings, capturing contractual actions and ensuring alignment across teams.
6. Support Project Managers by translating operational issues into formal contractual mechanisms and ensuring compliance with contract terms.
7. Your can-do attitude will help us succeed in maintaining strong governance, audit-ready documentation, and timely contract administration processes.
8. Liaise with stakeholders across Project, Commercial, and Programme functions to ensure risks are identified and managed proactively.
What do you need?
9. Proven experience in a Contract Administrator, Commercial Support, or Project Support role within FM, Construction, or PFI environments.
10. Strong understanding of contract administration processes, including formal notices and contractual compliance.
11. Experience managing registers, trackers, and documentation in a structured and auditable way.
12. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to draft formal contractual correspondence.
13. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
14. Ability to work onsite in Manchester, Monday to Friday.
15. 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).