Contracts Administrator

About the role

WSP Africa is looking for a detail‑oriented Contracts Administrator to join its Power & Energy team. The role involves managing contracts throughout the project lifecycle for large‑scale power generation, transmission, distribution and renewable energy projects.

Key responsibilities

• Administer contracts and ensure compliance with contractual obligations across the project lifecycle.
• Review contracts, agreements, legal documentation and commercial correspondence.
• Identify and escalate contractual risks and issues.
• Support negotiations, variations, claims, compensation events and dispute resolution.
• Maintain contract registers, commercial records, notices and project documentation.
• Provide commercial and contractual support to project managers and teams.
• Monitor contractual deliverables, obligations and commercial risks.
• Assist with governance, commercial reporting and risk management activities.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, suppliers, consultants and legal advisors on contractual matters.

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, Business Management or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in engineering, energy, infrastructure or construction projects.
• Experience with NEC, FIDIC, GCC or similar contract forms.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, claims management and commercial risk.
• Experience reviewing contractual and legal documentation.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What we offer

• Work on industry‑leading energy and infrastructure projects across Africa and internationally.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering, commercial and project management teams.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Global career development opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.