Contracts Administrator/ Fawley, Southampton/ £19.44 - £33.28 per hour / Shift 7.30 until 15.30 onsite

We’re recruiting on behalf of our client for a Contracts Administrator to support contract strategy, tendering, and lifecycle management across a busy industrial site. This role suits someone commercially minded, organised, and confident working with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of contracting strategies
• Lead and coordinate tender activities, documentation, and supplier qualification
• Drive improvements in contract structure, scope, and compliance
• Support negotiations and assist with cost estimates
• Lead contract kick-off and change management processes
• Provide ongoing commercial support, including issue resolution and performance reviews
• Track KPIs and contribute to cost‑saving and value‑adding initiatives
• Share best practices and maintain commercial procedures

What We’re Looking For

• Strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills
• Strategic thinker with sound commercial judgement
• Excellent contract writing and documentation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Working knowledge of PtP processes
• Understanding of maintenance/turnaround contract disciplines
• Awareness of regulatory and safety frameworks (OIMS / CIMS)