Contract Associate in London Area

Job description

Contract Associate – NEC / Infrastructure (Thames Water Flagship Project)

Location: London (hybrid)

A major contractor within the UK water and infrastructure sector is recruiting a Contract Associate to support the delivery of a newly secured flagship project with Thames Water. This role is ideal for someone with a strong engineering background who has developed solid commercial and contractual expertise, particularly under NEC contracts.

The Role

You’ll work closely with senior commercial, engineering and delivery teams to manage NEC contract administration across a large and complex programme of work. With a strong grounding in engineering, you’ll bring a practical, technically informed perspective to contract management, ensuring risks are identified early, change is managed effectively, and the project remains commercially robust.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the management of NEC contracts across a major Thames Water project
• Coordinate early warnings, change control, compensation events and programme updates
• Maintain robust contract records, risk registers and cost reporting information
• Work closely with engineering and delivery teams to ensure technical changes are accurately captured and reflected contractually
• Assist with subcontract administration, procurement activities and commercial governance
• Engage with client representatives, internal stakeholders and supply chain partners to maintain clear communication and contractual compliance
• Provide informed advice on engineering impacts, programme implications and risk mitigation

About You

• Engineering professional (civil, mechanical, electrical or similar) who has progressed into contract or commercial management
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts, ideally within water, utilities or large-scale infrastructure
• Able to interpret technical information and understand how design, programme and construction changes influence contractual obligations
• Detail-driven, analytical and comfortable managing complex documentation
• Confident communicator who can work across multi-disciplinary teams and influence project outcomes
• Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

You’ll join a contractor delivering one of the most high-profile projects in the Thames Water portfolio - work that directly improves the resilience and performance of critical water infrastructure across London. Expect strong career progression, a collaborative team environment, and the chance to apply both your engineering knowledge and contractual expertise to a project with significant community impact.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English