An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Subcontracts Specialist to join a major project environment, supporting the formation and administration of complex construction and services subcontracts.
This role will suit a commercially astute contracts professional with extensive experience across the full subcontract lifecycle — from tender preparation and commercial evaluation through to negotiation, contract administration, variations, claims and close-out.
The Role Working as part of an established project and supply chain team, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of moderately complex subcontracts and provide commercial and contractual support throughout project delivery.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing subcontract formation and administration from tender through to execution and delivery
- Preparing and issuing bid request packages and subcontract documentation
- Developing bidder lists and supporting contractor prequalification
- Managing tender queries, clarifications and commercial bid evaluations
- Preparing commercial bid summaries and recommendations
- Leading subcontract negotiations and supporting contract award
- Monitoring subcontractor progress, performance and contractual compliance
- Identifying and communicating emerging commercial, financial and contractual risks
- Managing RFIs, change notices, variations, change orders and amendments
- Negotiating contract changes and commercial settlements
- Supporting claims and dispute resolution
- Coordinating with project, engineering, construction and other functional teams
- Conducting pre-bid, clarification and pre-award meetings
- Maintaining accurate contractual records, actions and documentation
You will bring significant experience managing contracts within major construction, engineering, infrastructure, mining or resources projects.
Ideally, you will have:
- A relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent international qualification
- 10–12 years' relevant contracts/subcontracts experience
- Strong experience in both subcontract formation and contract administration
- Experience managing large and moderately complex construction and services contracts
- Knowledge across a range of contract types and pricing structures
- Strong experience with variations, change management, claims and dispute resolution
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate contractual terms, conditions and commercial outcomes
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary project teams
The position also offers hybrid working arrangements, including up to two days per week working remotely, subject to project requirements.
If you are an experienced contracts professional looking for your next major-project opportunity, apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.