Contract Administrator

Narooma; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile + Laptop

Corporate discounts for travel and健康s

Novated leases

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

SRG Global is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Utilities team in Sydney, supporting commercial and contractual management of key NSW infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes NEC4 contract administration and coordination with delivery teams.

You will be embedded within the project environment, identifying risks, managing variations and claims, and ensuring effective commercial processes. A project-based, collaborative mindset is essential for successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in contract administration.
• Experience on engineering/construction/water infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work autonomously within a project team.
• Experience with head contracts and subcontract administration.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficient with computer software and office tools.

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage NEC4 contract administration, including notices, correspondence and registers.
• Prepare and assist with assessment and management of variations, claims and extensions of time; issue notices and communications.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities; advise project team accordingly.
• Support procurement activities, including RFQs, tender evaluations and subcontract awards.
• Review subcontractor progress claims, variations and compliance.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts and monthly accruals.
• Prepare and contribute to client claims, commercial reporting and financial performance tracking.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and delivery teams to resolve commercial matters.
• Build relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement of contract administration processes.

Skills

NEC4 contract knowledge

Head and subcontracts administration

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Computers / IT proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role

SRG Global is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our Utilities team in Sydney, supporting the commercial and contractual management of key NSW infrastructure projects.

Monday to Friday role initially supporting our Camellia project, the role will be based between the project site and our Pitt Street office in Sydney. Following this initial assignment, the position will support projects across the wider Utilities portfolio.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the project, with a particular focus on the administration and compliance requirements associated with the NEC4 contract. Working closely with the project delivery team, you will be embedded within the project environment, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure contractual obligations are met and commercial processes are managed effectively. You will help identify commercial risks and recovery opportunities, maintain supporting records and progress contractual matters through assessment and resolution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded contract administration professional who thrives in a project-based environment and enjoys working closely with delivery teams to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontracts, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage NEC4 contract administration, including notices, correspondence and registers.
• Preparation of and assistance with the assessment and management of variations, claims and extensions of time.Prepare, review and issue contractual notices and formal communications.
• Identify contractual risks and opportunities, providing advice to the project team.
• Support procurement activities, including RFQs, tender evaluations and subcontract awards.
• Review subcontractor progress claims, variations and contractual compliance.
• Monitor project costs, commitments, forecasts and monthly accruals.
• Prepare and contribute to client claims, commercial reporting and financial performance tracking.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers and delivery teams to resolve commercial matters.
• Build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Promote continuous improvement across contract administration and commercial processes.

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Industry experience in engineering/construction/water infrastructure-related projects
• Ability to work autonomously as part of a project team
• Demonstrated experience in head contract and subcontract administration
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent Computer software skills

About Us:

SRG Global is a diversified industrial services company. We bring an engineering mindset to deliver critical services for major industry through our asset maintenance, mining services, engineering, and construction businesses to solve complex problems across the entire asset lifecycle.

We Offer:

• Mobile + Laptop
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Corporate discounts for travel and health insurance.
• Novated leases.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

SRG Global fully support and promote organic growth within our organisation. This is an opportunity to gain further experience and career progression.

SRG Global are dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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