Contracts Administrator
Geel, Belgium • Site-based • Contract
Recruit-i is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to lead the contractual and commercial administration of construction work packages on significant capital projects in Geel, Belgium. This senior appointment requires someone comfortable taking ownership of contract strategy, guiding a team of administrators and working directly with senior project leadership.
The opportunity
Working closely with the Project Director, Construction Manager and package owners, you will ensure that procurement, contract award, administration, payment and close-out are managed rigorously throughout the construction lifecycle. The role combines strategic input with practical, site-based delivery.
Key responsibilities
Contribute to contract strategy and align work packages with project requirements, head contracts, design deliverables and agreed conditions.
Oversee tendering and procurement; allocate packages to contract administrators through to award and ensure contracts are executed before construction starts.
Lead contractual compliance across contractors and package owners, ensuring obligations, procedures, programme and budgets are understood.
Implement robust site work instruction, variation and change-order procedures, with accurate records and audit-ready documentation.
Oversee payment certification, monthly contractor commercial reviews and commercial reporting for the wider construction team.
Manage contractual close-out, final accounts, practical completion, releases, final certificates and handover of records.
Experience and qualifications
At least 10 years’ experience in construction contract administration, including senior-level oversight of multiple work packages.
Proven contribution to contract strategies and delivery of large-scale, technically complex capital projects.
Project exposure in life sciences/pharmaceuticals, mission-critical facilities, or comparable environments.
Degree-level education; additional professional qualifications would be advantageous.
Strong commercial judgement, contractual awareness, organisation, stakeholder management and communication skills.
Good working knowledge of both English and Flemish, with the ability to operate effectively in a Belgian site environment.
Location and eligibility
This is a site-based engagement in Geel. We are prioritising contractors already based in Belgium or within a practical commuting distance, who have existing authorisation to work in Belgium. Contract duration and commercial terms will be discussed with suitably qualified applicants
