▷ (31/10/2025) Contracts Supervisor

Job Description At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your impact At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. Your Impact As a Contracts Supervisor within the Legal Department, you will provide local leadership and administrative oversight for a team of contract professionals. You'll ensure compliance with company policies, manage workload distribution, and support contract-related processes. Your role will focus on driving operational excellence, mentoring team members, and ensuring timely and accurate delivery of contract administration services. Responsibilities - Supervise and coordinate daily activities of contract administration team members - Ensure adherence to Jacobs policies, procedures, and compliance standards - Approve timesheets, leave requests, and manage resource allocation - Monitor workload and performance metrics, providing feedback and guidance - Act as the local point of contact for administrative and operational matters - Support process improvements and contribute to global best practices - Escalate complex contract issues to Legal leadership as needed Here's what you'll need - Minimum qualification LLB law degree from a reputable university - Experience 57 years in contract administration or legal support, including supervisory experience - Strong leadership and organizational skills - Advanced understanding of contract structures, compliance frameworks, and risk management principles - Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams effectively in a hybrid environment Ideally, You'll Also Have - Advanced contract management certification (e.g., NCMA's CPCM or equivalent) - Experience with contract lifecycle management tools (e.g., Icertis, SAP Ariba) - Exposure to large-scale infrastructure or public sector projects - Familiarity with international contracting standards and governance frameworks Availability This role requires flexible working hours to support global operations and ensure timely project delivery. The ability to work hours that accommodate users across different time zones in a hybrid environment is preferred. AtJacobs we value people. Having the right balance of belonging, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients expectations. Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and wellbeing events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you. At Jacobs it's all about what you do, not where you are, which counts We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work. Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.