Contract / Commercial Administrator / Senior QS

Job Description Overview Seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager with 12+ years of experience in cost management, contract administration, commercial controls, and claims management for large-scale construction projects, including mission-critical data center developments. The role will support the client and consultant team in managing commercial risks, contract compliance, cost control, variations, and final account settlement throughout the project lifecycle. Your role • Administer and manage project commercial and contractual matters on behalf of the consultant and client. • Review, verify, and certify contractor interim payment applications in accordance with contract requirements. • Monitor project costs, commitments, and expenditures to ensure effective cost control throughout the project lifecycle. • Evaluate, negotiate, and recommend variations, change orders, and compensation events. • Review contractor claims related to time, cost, disruption, and extensions of time in coordination with project controls and contract teams. • Provide commercial advice and recommendations to the client regarding contractual entitlements and risk mitigation strategies. • Administer contract provisions in accordance with FIDIC and project-specific contractual requirements. • Prepare commercial reports, cost forecasts, cash flow analyses, and management summaries. • Review and assess contractor submissions related to pricing, rates, valuations, and financial impacts of project changes. • Assist in procurement support, tender evaluations, bid assessments, and contractor appointment processes when required. • Identify commercial risks, monitor exposure, and implement appropriate mitigation measures. • Maintain accurate records of variations, claims, payment certificates, instructions, and contractual correspondence. • Coordinate with project managers, engineers, planners, and contractors to ensure commercial issues are effectively managed and resolved. • Support dispute avoidance and resolution processes through contractual assessment and documentation. • Lead final account negotiations, review submissions, and facilitate timely project closeout. • Ensure commercial activities comply with contractual obligations, consultant procedures, and client requirements. About you • Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent. MRICS or equivalent preferred. • UPDA/MMUP Grade A in QS. • Data Center Experience [at least 1 project is delivered in the last 5 years] is preferred. • 12+ years of experience. • Payment review, change control, variations, claims review, contract administration, final account support and commercial reporting; FIDIC-based contract experience preferred. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. This includes: • Tax-free salary. • Life insurance coverage. • Medical insurance. • Annual leave balance. • Company gratuity scheme. • Discretionary bonus program. • Annual flight contribution. • Transportation & housing allowances. • Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition. Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make. About AtkinsR alis We're AtkinsR alis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsR alis , we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.