Contract Administrator
Job reference : 4036762
Job Type : Fixed term
Pay : Hourly $35 - $35
Location : Queenstown-Lakes, Otago
Posted on : 19-05-2026
Support civil projects end-to-end, with tenders, contracts and financial tracking. Work closely with delivery teams to keep projects running smoothly.
We’re working with a well-established civil contractor looking to bring on a Contracts Administrator in SEPTEMBER 2026 to cover maternity leave. This is a key role sitting across multiple jobs, providing commercial oversight, supporting tendering, and ensuring projects are tracking financially and operationally. There will be a hand-over period with the employee going on maternity leave.
You’ll be working closely with Project Engineers, Operations, and Finance to keep projects running smoothly from tender through to close-out.
The role:
You’ll come from a civil construction background and understand how projects are delivered.
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.
If this job isn't quite right for you, or you do not think that you tick all of the boxes you need to, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
You’ll be working closely with Project Engineers, Operations, and Finance to keep projects running smoothly from tender through to close-out.
The role:
You’ll come from a civil construction background and understand how projects are delivered.
- Supporting tender preparation, costings and submission documents.
- Assisting with contract administration through project life-cycle.
- Tracking project costs, budgets and performance against targets.
- Assist preparing claims, variations, and contractor reports.
- Coordinating documentation, timesheets and project data.
- Supporting subcontractor and contract compliance.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to project teams and senior management.
- Relevant qualification in Business, Project Management, Contract Admin, Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 4+ years experience in civil construction (contract admin, project admin or junior QS).
- Solid understanding of project cost control, reporting and budgeting.
- Proven experience supporting multiple projects in varying phases.
- Confident with engineers, site teams, and finance.
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion and believes in equal opportunities for all. We actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes.
If this job isn't quite right for you, or you do not think that you tick all of the boxes you need to, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion.