Metis is looking to fill a Contract Administrator role to support on day-on-day management of our contracts and supply chain, and lead on our companys delivery of Social Value.
About The Role
Across our business, we have established several long-term frameworks that equip us to deliver exciting civil and environmental engineering projects to our . In turn, these help us to make a real difference in the communities we work in. The Contract Administrator role will report to the Commercial Manager, and support on the ongoing administration of these frameworks.
The ideal candidate will be someone with a good understanding of Contract Administration, who wants to work in a dynamic SME where they can have a tangible influence on the continued success of the business.
KEY OBJECTIVES
The Contract Administrator Role Will
- Lead on key reporting requirements across Metis contracts
- Collate, manage and track data to report against Key Performance Indicator measures
- Liaise with Contract Manager and project teams to resolve issues
- Manage payment applications, invoicing process, debt resolution
- Manage of Purchase Orders for key suppliers
- Coordinate contractual meetings and associated reporting
- Calculate annual indexation
- Produce Management Information Reporting
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
(Required)
- Exceptional organisation skills
- Experience in programme management and contract management
- A foundational understanding of engineering consultancy
- Minimum CEFR C1 level written and spoken English
(Preferred)
- Experience of working within an Engineering Consultancy
- Appreciation of typical Key Performance Indicators and best practice in reporting
- Awareness of Social Value activities and their reporting
- Experience in financial project control, including invoicing, Purchase Orders and resolution of debt
SALARY AND PACKAGE
Metis offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including workplace pension (Royal London), eligibility for private medical cover (Vitality), and flexible working in our offices in Richmond-upon-Thames. We also fund professional institution membership for our employees, and training that you require to meet your own professional development objectives.
As an employee-owned business, Metis also offers a profit share scheme to all employees with at least 12 months service. Under the terms of the Finance Act 2014, any profit share distributed to employees is exempt from Income Tax, up to £3,600.
About Metis
Founded in 2009, Metis is a leading civil and environmental engineering consultancy in London. We have built a reputation among British local authorities for delivering high-quality projects, led by experts in Infrastructure Management, Highways Engineering and Water Engineering.
Metis provides an agile alternative to traditional engineering consultancies, tailoring our services to meet our clients needs in both the public and private sectors. We pride ourselves on our strong client relationships and are respected critical friends to many organisations. We are growing rapidly, and this growth provides a platform for ambitious individuals to develop and lead within the business.
Metis is a certified B Corporation and is committed to promoting environmental sustainability and community wellbeing in every project. In 2025, Metis became an employee-owned business. This grants our business long-term stability, and our employees the opportunity to share in our profits.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply for the Contract Administrator role, simply complete the form and attach your CV. Your cover letter should outline why you would like to work for Metis, and what makes you a great fit for this role.
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