Project Contract Administrator - Transport & Infrastructure Projects

About Arup

Arup is a global consultancy with expertise in advisory and technical services spanning over 150 disciplines. With more than 600 employees in Ireland across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick, Arup has established itself as a creative and independently owned firm positively impacting the built environment worldwide for over 80 years. Arup fosters diverse perspectives and collaboration, essential for sustainable solutions.

Position Overview

The Project Contract Administrator role involves providing reliable commercial and strategic guidance to clients in the transport and infrastructure sectors. This position works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support contract procurement, administration, and optimization. The role also includes mentoring junior team members and contributing to the overall growth of the contract administration team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer Public Works Contracts primarily from the Employer’s Representative perspective on transport and infrastructure projects.
• Manage contractual responsibilities including correspondence, issuing instructions, clarifications, notices, and handling queries and contract changes.
• Maintain comprehensive project and contract documentation such as action logs, correspondence and change registers, risk records, and payment details.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, procurement, and client teams to ensure contract compliance and adherence to project procedures.
• Support tender and procurement activities through creation of documents, responding to clarifications, assisting evaluations, and maintaining governance records.

Candidate Profile

• Degree qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in contract administration, contract management, procurement, commercial management, or equivalent in transport, infrastructure, engineering, construction, or public sector projects.
• Thorough understanding of public works contract documents including conditions, work requirements, tender submissions, schedules, pricing, and contract correspondence.
• Proven experience in supporting tender and contract administration tasks such as preparation, clarifications, evaluation, responses to contractor queries, instruction issuance, and record maintenance.
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail, capable of managing documentation, correspondence, actions, and multiple concurrent workstreams effectively.

Why Join Arup?

• Continuous professional development through training, mentorship, and learning opportunities.
• Access to global collaborations and potential assignments across various international offices.
• Competitive salary with participation in a profit-sharing program reflective of individual and collective success.
• Comprehensive wellbeing programs including health insurance, flexible working options, wellness initiatives, and support services.
• A strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion fostering an environment of respect and fairness across all backgrounds.

Additional Information

At Arup, individuality is celebrated and leveraged as a strength. Employees have the chance to participate in socially impactful projects that benefit communities and advance their careers. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to accessible recruitment and workplace inclusivity, welcoming applicants regardless of age, gender identity, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.