Commercial Advisor

Description

The advisor will support the Contract Management function, working closely with joint‑venture leadership to implement the project’s commercial strategy. Responsibilities include acting as the primary client contact for contractual matters, reviewing and negotiating agreements, and ensuring subcontractor terms are properly flowed down.

Additional duties involve identifying commercial risks, preparing contract administration manuals, assisting staff with contract interpretation, and coordinating with legal, finance, and project controls teams to monitor the project’s financial health.

• Support contract management on a major refurbishment project within a joint‑venture setting.
• Collaborate with JV leadership to deliver and maintain the project commercial strategy.
• Act as the primary point of contact for client contractual matters, handling delicate negotiations tactfully.
• Review, negotiate, and draft various commercial agreements, including confidentiality, purchase orders, and JV contracts.
• Ensure subcontractor contracts incorporate required terms and conditions and manage associated risks.
• Identify, analyze, and document potential commercial risks and liabilities across project and supplier agreements.
• Prepare project‑specific contract administration manuals based on corporate templates.
• Assist project staff with contract interpretation, change identification, documentation, and claim quantification.
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and project controls teams to monitor the project's financial health.
• Deliver presentations and workshops on contract administration, change, and delay management.
• Attend steering committee meetings, record minutes, and track agreed actions and decisions.

Requirements

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Engineering, Finance, Law, or an MBA, with experience in construction or high‑technology sectors. Formal training in contract law or administration, plus skills in commercial governance, intellectual‑property management, and stakeholder communication are essential.

Benefits

AtkinsRéalis offers competitive compensation, flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs, and a hybrid working culture with generous time‑off. Employees also benefit from extensive training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Training + Development

Interview process

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