Representative, Contracts - UK Project

JOB SUMMARY

Assists Contracts Administrators and other legal team members with contract drafts, reviews and all areas of contracting process. Processes JCT/NEC contracts and related documents to ensure accuracy for operational/project teams in accordance with the contracts policies and procedures and all applicable Universal Creative Systems.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• As directed by Sr. Contracts Administrator and Manager, reviews and drafts scopes of work and related contract documents and compiles and routes contract documents for internal and external approvals and execution. Assists Contracts Administrator and Manager with drafting, reviewing, analysing, negotiating and processing contracts and related documents for all facility construction, A&E design, consultant, and similar services using the NEC and JCT library of contracts and other bespoke forms of agreement consistent with Universal Creative policies and procedures.
• Prepares contracts documents as advised by the Sr. Contracts Administrator and Manager. Assists Sr. Contracts Administrator with reporting for senior leadership. Verifies insurance coverage and other compliance matters.
• Prepares and issues contract documents on behalf of Administrators and other assigned Legal team members. Maintains contract electronic files, document control, and retention of files, and provides client training with assistance from Sr. Contracts Administrator.
• Assists legal, sourcing, and project teams with pre-qualification of bidders and securing of confidentiality agreements. Confirms vendor framework or JCT/NEC agreement status. May assist supervisor, sourcing, and project teams with requests for proposals, invitations to tender, bidder review and selection of successful bidder.
• Prepares and issues close out documentation with the assistance of the Sr. Contracts Administrator.
• Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established policy, procedures, training and team member involvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associate’s degree is required.  Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Construction contract experience preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Excellent contract writing skills required. 
• Writing sample required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts desired.

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