Contracts Administrator – Construction
Join a Growing, Innovative Team at Builders Steel Direct (BSD)

Are you an experienced Construction Contracts Administrator ready to take the next step in your career? Builders Steel Direct is seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Contracts Administrator to join our dynamic team.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, you’ll play a vital role in the successful delivery of large-scale retail, commercial, and residential projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key projects and contribute to BSD’s continued growth and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Manage and oversee residential, commercial, and retail projects from planning to completion, ensuring all works are delivered on time, within budget, and to BSD’s quality standards.

Liaise and communicate directly with clients throughout each stage of the project, ensuring updates, variations, and deliverables are clearly understood and documented.

Ensure all client detailing and quotes are delivered accurately and efficiently, coordinating closely with the drafting and estimating teams.

Oversee and coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and internal teams, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

Prepare and manage project scopes and tender packages across retail, commercial, and residential builds.

Administer contracts — including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and issuing variations, extensions of time, purchase orders, and progress claims.

Maintain comprehensive contract records and documentation to ensure compliance, transparency, and traceability throughout each project.

Monitor project budgets and financial performance, tracking costs, variations, and ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.

Assist with procurement activities to ensure timely ordering and delivery of materials, services, and equipment.

Prepare and process project claims and subcontractor payments in accordance with contract terms.

Review and manage supplier and subcontractor agreements, ensuring clear deliverables and accountability.

Coordinate with the Project Manager to prepare monthly progress reports, budgets, and forecasts.

Ensure all contract correspondence, RFIs, and documentation are properly managed and filed.

Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive planning and communication.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure project milestones, budgets, and quality benchmarks are consistently achieved.

Provide regular updates and progress reports to senior management.

About You

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Contracts Administrator in the construction industry.

Proven background in retail, residential, and commercial sectors.

Relevant qualification in Construction Management or related discipline.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

High attention to detail with strong organisational and documentation abilities.

Professional, punctual, and collaborative team player.

Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining focus on project goals.

Why Join BSD

This is a long-term, growth-focused opportunity offering career progression within a supportive and forward-thinking construction company. You’ll work on diverse, high-impact projects and be rewarded with a competitive, above-industry salary package for the right candidate.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take your construction career to the next level and be part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation — we’d love to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your application.
We look forward to welcoming you to the BSD team!